Urine Flashcards
What type of tubes is urine put in?
Preservative tube to keep good for 72 hours
How much urine should be in the sample?
between 12 and 50 mL
12 for urinalysis
At least 45 for drug test
Can test be done while menstruating?
No
What is a random specimen?
Drug test specimen
What is a Clean Catch midstream specimen (CCMS) ?
- Catch urine midstream to do cultures and prevent cross contamination
How should timed specimens be handled?
Refrigerated if not going directly to office or lab
How should 24 hour specimen be conducted?
Start with 2nd void of the day. Every time they void its added to container and put on ice
When is the First void collected?
- Pregnancy tests
What is the chemical found on the wipes?
Benzalkonium Chloride
Where should you label on the urine cup?
Container not the lid
What is acceptable urine temperature?
32-38 C or 90-100 F
How long is the window to check urine temperature?
4 minutes