Urine Testing
Clear, no protein, no blood, no leukocytes, Specific gravity – 1.005-1.025, yellow.
What is normal findings on a UA.
To check for ova and parasite or to check culture and sensitivity.
What is the purpose of a stool specimen collection?
Safety action that should be performed before every specimen collection?
What is wash hands?
Instructions are to make sure to swab the back of the throat and tongue
What is a throat culture?
A urine specimen is collected after using an antiseptic wipe and after starting to void.
What is a midstream urine specimen?
"Do not urinate when collecting the specimen."
What is patient instruction for collecting a stool specimen?
Testing stool for presence of hidden blood.
What is hemoccult or guaiac test?
Record patient name and ID, often DOB as the second identifier.
What is proper specimen collection labeling procedure?
The first urination is discarded but all urine after this time is collected and the specimen needs to be kept cool.
What is a 24 hour urine specimen collection?
Test performed if patient is having 3 or more water stools a day and for more than one day.
What is collection of stool for C. difficile testing?
Never touch the inside of the specimen collection container.
What is proper technique for specimen collection to prevent contamination of the specimen?
5 - 10 ml of urine is collected from a port on the collection tubing.
What is catheter urine specimen?
More than one area of the sample should be tested.
What is correct collection procedure for stool specimen?
Accessing, collecting, proper labeling, correct test, safe delivery of specimen to lab. and reporting results, if necessary.
What is the responsibilities of the nurse collecting a specimen?