Urinary tract specimen Flashcards by Meatballs .. | Brainscape

Q

Specimens should be clearly labeled as: _____,____,_____.

A

Voided urine; Catheterized specimen, Washings from bladder or renal pelvis

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TRUE OR FALSE. Voided urine from males is usually sufficient for cytological evaluation, but for female patients, a catheterized specimen is recommended to prevent contamination of specimen with vulvar cells.

A

True

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Type of urine specimen collection that yields the greatest number of cells, but such cells are usually distorted due to prolonged bladder retention

A

Early morning specimen

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Q

Unsatisfactory smears may result in ______diagnosis.

A

false negative

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TRUE OR FALSE.In general urine cytology alone offers a very low diagnostic yield for detection of urothelial carcinomas.

A

True

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