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Nonblood Specimens and Test

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amniotic fluid   fluid from with in the sac that surrounds a fetus  
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antibiotic susceptibility   test performed to determine which antibiotics are effective against a particular microorganism  
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body fluids   liquid substances found in the body  
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catheterized   describes a urine specimen collected from a sterile catheter inserted through the urethra into the urinary bladder  
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CSF   clear, colorless liquid circulating within the cavities surrounding the brain and spinal cord  
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clean-catch   method of obtaining a urine sample free of contaminates from the external genital area  
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C & S   process used to grow and identify microorganisms and also identify effective antibiotics to use against them  
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midstream collection   specimen obtained in the middle of urination rather than the beginning or end  
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NP   originating fromt he nasopharynx as in a sample collected using a special flexible swab inserted gently through the nose into the nasopharynx  
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occult blood   hidden blood such as detected in stool specimens using the guaiac test  
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O & P   intestinal parasites and their eggs (ova)  
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semen analysis   laboratory test to assess fertility and determine effectiveness of sterilization after vasectomy  
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suprapubic   collection of a urine specimen by inserting a needle into the urinary bladder  
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sweat chloride   test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis primarily in children and adolescents younger than 20 years of age  
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UA   laboratory test that includes a physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis of a urine specimen  
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UTI   urinary tract infection  
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what special information is required when labeling a nonblood specimen?   type and source of specimen  
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which type of specimen must be handled and analyzed STAT?   cerebrospinal fluid  
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the most frequently analyzed nonblood specimen is?   urine  
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what can happen to urine components if not processed in a timely fashion?   bilirubin breaks down, cellular elements decompose, and bacteria multiply  
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which specimen is PERFERRED for most urine test?   first morning  
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routine urinalysis specimens that cannot be analyzed within 2 hours require?   refrigeration  
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a routine urinalysis typically includes   chemical analysis, microscopic analysis, and physical analysis  
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the most likely reason a culture and sensitivity is ordered is to?   diagnose urinary tract infection  
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urine cytology studies look for the presence of?   abnormal cells, crystals, and microorganisms  
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urine drug screening can be performed   detect illigal drug use (prescription drug abuse is a blood test)  
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suspected pregnancy can be confirmed by testing for the presence of this hormone in urine   human chorionic gonadotropin  
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which specimen is TYPICALLY used for routine urinalysis?   random  
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which urine specimen is the most concentrated?   first morning  
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this test sometimes requires serial urine specimens collected at specific times   glucose tolerance test  
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what is the recommended procedure for collecting 24 hours urine specimen   void the first morning specimen into the toilet; start the timing; collect all the following specimens including the next morning's specimen  
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urine creatinine clearance specimen require what?   refrigeration is perferred, a 24 hour specimen is required, and a blood creatinine is also required  
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this type of specimen is sometimes used to compare urine concentrations of glucose and ketones to blood concentrations.   fractional (double void)  
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which urine test requires a midstream clean-catch specimen?   culture and sensitivity  
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explain how proper midstream urine is collected   void initial urine into the toilet; interrupt the urine flow momentarily; restart urine flow and collect a suffincient amount of urine into a container; void excess urine flow into the toilet  
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midstream clean-catch urine specimens require?   cleaning of the genital area before spcimen collection, collection in a sterile container, and prompt processing  
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which urine specimen is obtained by inserting a sterile needle directly into the urinary bladder and aspirating a sample of urine?   suprapubic  
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which test is sometimes performed on amniotic fluid?   alph-fetoprotein  
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amniotic fluid comes from the   sac surrounding a fetus in the uterus  
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spinal fluid analysis is used in the diagnosis of   meningitis  
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test commonly performed on spinal fluid include?   cell counts, glucose, and protein  
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this test requires intervenous administration of histamine or pentagastrin   gastric analysis  
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a nasopharyngeal culture swab is sometimes collected to detect the presence of organisms that cause?   whooping cough  
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saliva can be tested to   detect alcohol abuse, detect recent drug use, and monitor hormone levels  
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one reason semen analysis is performed is to?   assess fertility  
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how are semen samples acceptable?   delivered in a sterile container, kept at 37 degree C, and obtained on site (never collected in a condom)  
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what fluids are obtained through lumbar puncture?   spinal  
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serous fluid includes?   pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, and pleural fluid  
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peritoneal fluid commes from the   abdominal cavity  
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fluid from joint cavities is called   synovial fluid  
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pleural fluid is aspirated from the   lungs  
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accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called   ascites  
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what is sputum   phlegm  
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sputum is collected in the diagnosis and monitoring of?   tuberculosis  
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what test is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis?   sweat chloride  
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synovial fluid is typically collected in an   EDTA or heparin tube  
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synovial fluid can be tested to identify   arthritis, gout, and inflammation  
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a process called iontophoresis is used to collect?   sweat  
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bone marrow is typically aspirated from the   iliac crest  
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bone marrow is studied to identify   blood disorders  
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a breath specimen can be used to detect   helicobacter pylori  
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what test may require a 24 hour stool specimen   urobilinogen (colourless product of bilirubin reduction. It is formed in the intestines by bacterial action)  
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what refrigerated stool specimen would be acceptable?   occult blood  
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the guaiac test detects   occult blood  
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which type of sample can be tested to detect chronic drug abuse?   hair  
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what type of specimen is required for a "rapid strep" test   throat sample  
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what type of specimen is required for a biopsy?   tissue  
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