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Non blood samples labeling req?

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same as blood

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Where do you place the label of a non blood specimen?

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label should be applied to container, NOT THE LID

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Should all fluid be treated as infectious

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YES

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Microbiology tests what

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all non blood specimen

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Phlebotomists duties for specimen collection

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  • Check with MD orders and ID the Pt
  • Wash hands before and after all collections
  • Use appropriate PPE
  • Instruct the Pt in any dietary changes needed
  • Instruct the Pt in proper collection
  • Package specimen to prevent leakage and damage (twist the lid tight!!)
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What are the ten “rights” of specimen collection

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  • The right Pt
  • The right Specimen
  • Time
  • Amount (if you are unsure ask)
  • Requisition
  • Container
  • Label
  • Method
  • Asepsis (cleansing of site area)
  • Attitude
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C+S (Culture and Sensitivity

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Test to ID harmful bacteria in the body and which antibiotics would be effective

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Body’s good bacteria is called

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normal Flora

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C+S spec. is place in what to grow and for how long

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a growth medium like gel, broth, petri dish

the culture is left in the growth med. until something grows, 24 hrs to a week

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Urine

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most frequently analyzed non-blood sample

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OP (oup pt) urine collection is done by who

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The phlebotomist

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What fluid is used to test for UTI’s

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Urine

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Can UA be ordered randomly

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Yes, unless it is a fasting UA or first AM collection

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UTI can have a smell

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like rotten fish

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15
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MD gives urine a oder

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a fruity boqet

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Routine UA must be collected in what container

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non sterile, and sample must be refrigerated if not tested right away

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Routine UA sample is preferred collected in what

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Midstream, to avoid hairs, genital secretions and skin contaminants

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Routine UA can be used to test for both

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urinary problem and systemic problems

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19
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Three parts to Routine UA

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  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Microscopic
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Routine UA

Physical

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inspect for odor, transparency (clear or cloudy), clolor

clear you can read letters
cloudy cannot read letters

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Routine UA

Chemical

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Plastic strips dipped into urine, strips are impregnated with reagents that can test for 
Bacteria 
Glucose
Protein
WBC
RBC
and other substances

These results are not able to DX but give reason for more testing

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Routine UA

Microscopic

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Specimen is centrifuged and the sediment is examined under microscope

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Which steps of Routine UA can be done by the phlebotomist

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Physical and Chemical are CLIA waived and can be

but Microscopic must be performed by a lab tec

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UA and UC samples can be shared?

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Yes, but must be collected with UC sample requirements

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UC (Urine Culture) test is done for what
Done on Pt with S/S of a UTI
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UC must be collected in what container
a sterile container and transported to lab immediately or refrigerated
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UC takes how long to incubate
about 18-24 hrs,
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UC Bacteria is grown then
it is identified and tested for antibiotic sensitivity
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Explain collection of UA without embarrassing the PT
1. Go into the bathroom 2. Wash hands before 3. Urinate a little bit into the toilet 4. Fill cup about 1/2 way 5. Wash hands 6. Put cover on tight and bring to me
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Explain collection of UC without embarrassing Pt
1. Go to the bathroom 2. Wash hands 3. Use all 3 wipe provided to clean the area Men-wipe in a circular motion over the area, use all 3 towels Women-wipe front to back use 1 towel for the left, 1 for the right, and 1 for the middle. 4. Urinate a little bit into the toilet 5. Fill cup about 1/2 way 6. Wash hands 7. Put cover on tight and bring to me
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Urine for Cytology | Cytology tests for cancer
very rare, but used to detect cancer and other viral disease of the Urinary System
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Urine for cytology samples can be preserved how
if the smear is not viewed right away on microscope slide, it can be preserved with 50% alcohol
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24 hr Urine Collection
All urine is collected for 24 hours starting after the first void of the morning and ending with the first void the following morning. Must be refrigerated or kept in a cooler
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For a 24hr urine collection should the Pt increase their fluid intake
NO, pt should be reminded not to do this
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Catheterized Urine is used for wht
to collect a sterile spec, a nurse can perform this
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Suprapubic Collection
A surgical procedure where a MD punctures the bladder to collect sample
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Pediatric Urine Collection device
A plastic bag with adhesive to adhere to the genital area
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Pedi Urine Collection bag stays until
you see urine, | clean area and cut a slit in diaper, pull bag through so you can see as soon as the baby voids and remove device
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CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) is usually tested because of what
Meningitis
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Meningitis Sx are what
Headache extreme neck pain photophobia (cannot stand light) High fever
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CSF appears
clear and colorless and is the fluid that circulated the cavities surrounding the brain and spinal cord
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CSF is obtained by
MD through a LP (lumbar puncture)
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What test are included in CSF
Glucose, cell count, and protein increased WBC is associated with meningitis
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CSF should be delivered
STAT
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CSF needs to be handled with what
CARE, it is a very infectious fluid and PPE must be used for your saftey
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Sputum collection is what
is the collection of phlegm from deep inside the lungs
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Sputum container must be what
sterile, instruct Pt not to touch inside
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Sputum collection instruction
Ask if Pt has eating, if so bust gargle first Pt should take 3 deep breaths, on 3rd exhalation cough deeply from the lungs to bring up the thick sputum. Slavia is not acceptable spit it into the sterile container, must have 2-3 teaspoons
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What is the best specimen for Sputum
The first morning is the best sometimes the collection is ordered on 3 consecutive days
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Semen is tested for what
to assess fertility and effectiveness after a vasectomy
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Semen is collected in what container
sterile
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Semen is sensitive to
light and cold. Spec must kept warm and in the dark or the sperm will start to die. Must be tested immediately
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Sometimes Semen could be collected for
Forensic reasons
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Stool specimen
is used to evaluation of gastrointestinal disorders test for O+P and Salmonella (can cause food poisoning, raw eggs) Can be cultured for bacteria (C&S)
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Can a Pt do stool sample at home
Yes, pt may take cup home if unable to defecate in the office Only 1-2 teaspoons is needed
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Screening for what is done to stool
colon cancers. It is testing for OB (occult blood) in stool Instruct Pt to avoid red meat for 3 days prior to test
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What container should stool be put in
Collect in clean dry containers , not necessary sterile
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Stool samples should be refriderated
Yes, unless it is being tested for O+P
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Throat Culture Collection is usually done for
Dx of strep infections
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When collecting a Throat culture
do not touch teeth, gums, or tongue with culturette and aim for the red, swollen, yellow, or green areas Use a mask if Pt appears to have a strong gag reflex
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Amniotic Fluid is
clear almost colorless to pale yellow fluid
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Amniotic fluid is collected when
15 Weeks of gestation | obtained by MD
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Amniocentesis
is a procedure where a physician obtains amniotic fluid to detect genetic disorders such as downs syndrome There is a 1 in 200 chance the baby will be aborted from the procedure
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Bone Marrow produces what
blood cells
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Bone marrow is extracted to detect what
identify blood diseases
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bone marrow is take from where
the iliac crest (hip bone) or sternum
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Hair samples are taken to test for
heavy metal analysis detect drug abuse

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