urine and other nonblood specimens and tests

Question 1

what are other nonblood specimen types

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liquid
semiliquid substances
tissues
hair
nail clippings
breath samples

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nonblood specimen labeling

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label using the same identifying info as blood specimens
include the type and/ or source of the specimen on the label

Question 2

the most frequently analyzed nonblood body fluid

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urine

Question 3

it is used to measure urine’s specific gravity

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refractometer

Question 4

analysis of urine can aid in…

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monitoring wellness
diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections
detection and monitoring of metabolic disease
determine the effectiveness or complications of theraphy

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it can be collected at any time and are usually the most convenient type of specimen for patients

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random urine

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it is usually collected immediately upon awakening in the morning after approximately 8hrs of sleep

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first-morning/ eight-hour specimen

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collected two hours after a meal and tested for glucose

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two-hour postprandial specimen

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pooled urine specimen collected over 24-hr period. the first morning specimen is discarded, stat the timing and collect all urine for the next 24 hrs including the first specimen voided the following morning

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twenty-four-hour specimen

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type of urine specimen is the best one for detecting a UTI

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midstream clean-catch specimen

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collected when a patient is having trouble voiding or is already catharized for other reasons

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catherized specimens

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involves inserting a needle directly into the urinary bladder and aspirating the urine directly from the bladder into a sterile syringe

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suprapubic aspiration

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a plastic urine collection bag with hypoallergenic skin adhesive is used to collect a urine specimen from an infant or small child

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pediatric urine collection

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screens for urinary and systemic disorders

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routine urinalysis (UA)

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where should routine urinalysis be collected in

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clean, dry, chemically clean containers with tight-fitting lids

*it shld be transported to the lab promptly and must be tested within 2 hrs

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what does the UA physical examination involves

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macroscopic observation and notation of clarity (transparent, cloudy)
color
odor
measurement of volume
specific gravity or osmolality

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how does the UA chemical examination is performed

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a plastic reagent strip (often called a dipstick)

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what are the positive results and examples of possible conditions

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ppt

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what does the UA microscopic examination identifies

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urine components such as:
cells
crystals
cats
microorganisms

• by examining a sample or urine sediment under a microscope

*to obtain the sediment, a measured portion of well-mixed urine

Question 19

how can the pregnancy can be confirmed

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by testing urine for the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

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when does the peak urine levels of hCG occur

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at approx. 10 weeks of gestation

*human chorionic gonadotropin

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the clear, almost colorless to pale yellow fluid that fills the membrane (amnion or amniotic sac) that surrounds and cushions a fetuc in the uterus

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amniotic fluid

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how does the amniotic fluid and cerebrospinal fluid obtained by a physician

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amniotic fluid: transabdominal amniocentesis
cerebrospinal fluid: lumbar practice (spinal tap)

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the fluid that surrounds the and helps cushion the brain and spinal cord

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cerebrospinal fluid

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used to monitor hormone levels and detect alcohol and drug abuse because it can be collected quickly and easily in a noninvasive manner

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saliva

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analyzed for chloride content in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis that involved a processed called iontophoresis

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sweat

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a clear, pale yellow, moderately viscous fluid that lubricated and decreases friction in movable joints

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synovial fluid * collected through joint aspiration or arthrocentesis

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this fluid is aspirated from the pleural space (cavity) surrounding the lungs

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pleural fluid

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this fluid is aspirated from the pericardial cavity surrounding the heart

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pericardial fluid

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this fluid is aspirated from the abdominal cavity

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peritoneal fluid *by a procedure call paracentesis

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used to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori (HH. pylori) that causes peptic ulcers

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breath samples

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a method in obtaining cells for dna analysis that is used for paternity testing and to identdify viruses

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buccal/ oral specimens viruses such as: - herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) - oral human papillomavirus (HPV) - mumps virus

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specimens that can help identify disorders of the digestive tract, liver and pancreas

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feces (stool)

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it is a commonly used method to diagnose foodborne illnesses

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culture-independent diagnostic tests

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it is the traditional occult blood test

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fecal guaiac test - detect occult (hidden) blood in feces

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it is a more specific type of screening test for blood in the colon or rectum

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fecal immunochemical test (FIT)

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what are exmples of test that require refrigeration of specimen

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quantitative fecal fat analysis urobilinogen

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detect alcohol, drugs of abuse and used to identify poisoning

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hair drugs of abuse such as amphetamines, opium, cocaine or marijuana identify poisoning by heavy metals, arsenic poisoning in agricultural workers

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most often collected to aid in the diagnosis of streptococcal (strep) throat infections

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throat swabs