Urine/Pregnancy Testing and Sputum Collection/Fobt: Flashcards
1
Q
What is the best time for obtaining urine sample for pregnancy testing?
A
First morning urine (most concentrated)
2
Q
What hormone detected in a urine pregnancy test?
A
HCG
3
Q
How should urine be stored if testing is not performed within 1 hour?
A
In the refrigerator
4
Q
Define the following categories on a positive urine dipstick:
Leukocytes:
Glucose:
A
Leukocytes: Infections
Glucose: Diabetes Mellites (sugar)
5
Q
What is optimal time for sputum specimen collection?
A
First morning urine (most concentrated)
6
Q
List the proper protocol for stool collection at home.
A
Urinate in toilet before the stool collection. Instruct the patient to use the specimen provide to retrieve sample