1 ROUTINE URINALYSIS

routine urinalysis

Development of modern testing techniques rescued ______, which has remained an integral part of the patient examination.

1. Urine is a readily available and easily collected specimen

2. Urine contains information which can be obtained by inexpensive

Two unique characteristics of urine specimen account for this

continued popularity.

Urinalysis

According to CLSI, _______ is the testing of urine with

procedures commonly performed in a expeditious, reliable,

accurate, safe and cost effective manner

Specimen Collection

Gloves should be worn at all times

clean, dry, leak-proof containers.

Specimens must be collected in ___, ____, _________.

Disposable containers

For specimen collection, _________ are recommended.

wide mouth

Containers for routine urinalysis should have

a ______ to facilitate collections from

female patients.

50 mL

Recommended capacity of container

12 mL

For routine urinalysis, ______ is recommended

volume for analysis.

complete name and identification number, the date and

time of collection, age and physician’s name.

Specimens must be labeled properly

with the patient’s _____, ____, ______

body

Labels must be attached to the of the container,

False

True or False: Labels are to be placed on the lid but should not detached if the container is refrigerated or frozen.

True

True or False: Improperly labeled and collected specimens should be

rejected by the laboratory and appropriate personnel should

be notified.

Containers with non-contaminated exteriors

Unacceptable specimens include the following, EXCEPT:

• Unlabeled containers

• Non matching labels and requisition forms

• Specimen contaminated with feces or toilet paper

• Containers with non-contaminated exteriors

• Specimens of insufficient quantity

• Specimens that have been improperly transported

True

True or False: All biological waste (EXCEPT URINE) must be placed in appropriate containers with biohazard symbol.

laboratory sink

Urine may be discarded by pouring into a _______.

flushed with water

Sink should be ______ after urine specimens are discarded.

1:10 dilution

Disinfection of the sink with ______ of sodium hypochlorite

should be performed on a daily basis

Sodium Hypochlorite

______ dilutions are effective for one month after preparation.

one month

Sodium Hypochlorite dilutions are effective for _____ after

preparation.