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Ch 13 Study Guide
Urine and other Non Blood Specimen Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Make sure to label the | base, not the lid, identify the type and source |
| A clean catch will require | a towelette to wipe the external genitalia prior to urination |
| Culture and sensitivity tests are given for symptoms of | UTI |
| Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is | a hormone secreted by embryonic cells. peak levels occur at 10 weeks of gestation |
| Amniotic fluid must be | protected from UV light and is analyzed to detect fetal development and genetic disorders |
| Cerebrospinal fluid surrounds the | meninges, obtained by lumbar puncture, used to detect disease of CNS |
| Gastric fluid requires a | gastric stimulant be given through IV to obtain additional samples |
| NP (Nasopharyngeal secretions) | detect microorganisms including whooping cough (pertussis) |
| Serous fluid | pale yellow fluid that surrounds pericardium, too much results in a condition called ascites |
| Sputum can be | stained and used in detection of TB |
| Sweat is collected and the amount of | chloride is tested, used to diagnose cystic fibrosis |
| Ova and parasite is not suited for | refrigeration |
| Hair samples can detect | drugs of abuse and heavy metals |
| Nail clippings can test for | heavy metals |