Phlebotomy Chap 11

24-hour urine

A type of urine specimen in which urine is collected over a 24 hour period

Accession

The process of receiving specimens and entering information into the LIS

Buccal

Relating to the cheek or mouth

Chain of custody

A strict protocol for tracking forensic specimens

Clean catch midstream (CCMS)

A urine collection method that reduces contamination by collecting midstream urine after cleansing the genital area

Forensic

The use of science in criminal investigations and legal proceedings, including legally sensitive testing

Guaiac

A chemical used to detect hidden blood in stool

Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori)

A bacterial infection that affects the stomach lining

Postprandial

Occurring after a meal

Sputum

Mucus that is expelled from the lungs and lower airways

Urinalysis (UA)

A test that evaluates urine for signs of disease, infection, or kidney function

Viability

The ability of organisms, cells, or biological systems to remain alive or capable of functioning

Void

To empty the bladder of urine

Full name, DOB, date, time, initials

When labeling non-blood specimens each should be labeled immediately after collection and include the patient’s ___ ____, ____, ____ and____(military) of collection, and the collector’s _____. In some cases, the source of the specimen such as “throat” or “buccal” for swab samples should be included

Laboratory information system

What does LIS stand for?

2-hour postprandial specimen

Urine collected exactly two hours after a meal is known as a ___-___ ______ _____

Physical examination, chemical testing, microscopic examination

A urinalysis is a three-part analysis that includes what?

Physical examination

A visual inspection of the urine’s color, clarity, and odor is performed

Chemical testing

Testing is performed to detect substances such as glucose, protein, blood, ketones, or to identify infections. A chemically treated dipstick is used for on-site or laboratory testing

Microscopic examination

A physician may request and perform a microscopic examination to identify cells, crystals, or bacteria in the urine

Yellow, red, yellow, preservative

The urinalysis specimen is typically collected in a plastic container, either sterile or non-sterile, with a secure lid. If the sample is being sent to a laboratory for testing, it must be transferred into a urinalysis-specific container containing a preservative. These transfer containers are usually vacuum-sealed tubes with ____ and ___ marbled rubber stopper or a plastic container with a _____ screw cap and a _____ tablet

Sterile plastic cup, gray, yellow label, urine C&S

A urine culture and sensitivity test is used to confirm the presence of a urinary tract infection, identify the specific bacteria causing the infection, and determine which antibiotics are most effective against it. The sample is initially collected in a ___ ____ ___ with a secure lid. It is then transferred to vacuum-sealed ___ top tube with a ____ ____ and marked as what??

Fecal occult blood test

What does FOBT stand for?

Guaiac test, occult, blood, Hemoccult, FOBT cards

The fecal occult blood test also known as the ___ ____, is used to detect hidden (____) _____ in stool that is not visible to the naked eye. The sample is collected on ______ or _____ ____ which contain guaiac treated filter paper

Eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum, one hour

Patients should not do what four things for at least ____ ____ before and during the H. Pylori breath test

Body temperature (98.6), light, 60

Semen samples should collected in a sterile container with a secure lid, kept at _____ _____, protected from ____, and delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible. Ideally the delivery should occur within ____ minutes of collection.

First-morning, room temperature, same day

Sputum samples are preferred as a ____-____ specimen because secretions accumulate overnight. The sample should be collected in a sterile container kept at _____ _____ and tested on the ____ ____it is collected

Tongue, teeth, cheeks

When collecting throat swabs it is important to avoid touching the swab to the ____, ____, or ___ as this can contaminate the specimen