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Specimen Collection
Module 7: Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Expectorate | To cough up secretions from the lungs |
| Ova | Eggs from a parasite |
| Parasite | An organism that infects the digestive tract |
| Specimen | A sample of material, such as urine or blood, taken from the client's body for diagnostic tests |
| Specimen pan | Used to collect urine or stool |
| Stool | Bowel movement; feces |
| Urine | Fluid containing body wastes excreted by the kidneys |