urine & cytology Flashcards
quiz 1
What are the type of collection for urine specimen?
- spot collection (free catch)
- catheterized samples
- cystocentesis
what type of method for collecting urine sample will it be normal to see cell & microbes from lower UT?
spot collection
what type of method for collecting urine sample will it be normal to see cells & microbes & blood due to trauma?
catheterized sample
what type of method for collecting urine sample do you use a fine needle to obtain a sample that is not contaminated by microbes & transitional cells but has some blood?
cystocentesis
What can cause your urine sample to be have a False positive occur?
by not stating the method of collection
What type of test is an urinalysis ?
bacteria & chemical assay
why should an urinalysis be examined immediately ?
- lysis of cells & casts associated w/ bacterial multiplication cause false positive chemical rxn
How can you preserve urine specimens?
- Refrigerate immediately - slow bacterial proliferation
2. preservative
what are type of preservative for urine specimens?
- 1 drop of 40% formaldehyde to 30 mL of urine
- 3 mL of 10% formal saline to 30 mL of urine
- 0.5 g boric acid to 30 mL or urine
- cover surface of urine w/ layer of toluene
what does preservatives in urine specimen interfere with?
chemical tests
What are the type of proper restraint when collecting cytologic samples?
- physical
- sedation
- anesthesia
What are types of cytologic samples?
- fluid
- organs
- masses
what are types of fluid samples for cytology ?
- peritoneal
- pleural
- pericardial
- CSF
- Joint
What type of collected tube do you used for Cytology of fluid?
- EDTA & sterilin in plain tube
Why is EDTA used for fluid cytologies?
- preserves cell morphology
2. prevents clot formation in joint fluid if blood contamination occurs