Special Non-blood Collection Procedures

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to various specimen collection procedures relevant in clinical and laboratory settings.

Urine Specimen

A sample collected to analyze renal function and detect metabolic abnormalities.

Random Specimen

Collected at any time, it screens for obvious metabolic abnormalities by measuring protein, glucose, and blood.

First morning Specimen

A concentrated urine sample collected after waking, used for routine urinalysis and pregnancy testing.

Timed Specimen

Urine samples collected over a specified time period, used to measure proteins, creatinine, and hormones.

Clean Catch Method

A procedure for urine collection where the patient stops urination midway to collect a midstream specimen.

Pediatric Collection

A method of urine collection using a condom and plastic bag to capture urine from infants.

Catheterized Urine Sample

A urine sample collected by inserting a catheter into the bladder through the urethra.

Suprapubic Aspiration

A procedure where a needle is inserted through the abdominal wall into the bladder to collect urine.

Fecal Specimens

Samples collected to examine for intestinal infections, colorectal cancer, and digestive abnormalities.

Occult Blood Specimen

Fecal sample collected after a meat-free diet to test for hidden blood.

Semen Specimen

A sample collected to assess sperm viability for fertility or vasectomy success.

Throat Specimen

A throat swab collected for culture to diagnose infections, particularly from group A Streptococcus.

Nasopharyngeal Specimen

A sample collected to diagnose respiratory infections like whooping cough and RSV.

Sweat Electrolyte Specimens

Samples used to diagnose cystic fibrosis by measuring sweat chloride and sodium levels.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Specimen

A sample collected via lumbar puncture to diagnose conditions like meningitis.

Amniotic Fluid Specimen

Fluid collected during amniocentesis to analyze fetal development and metabolic conditions.

Breath Specimen

A sample collected to diagnose H. pylori infection and gastrointestinal disorders.

Saliva Specimen

A sample used to measure hormone levels and assess hormonal deficiencies or excesses.

Gastric Fluid

Fluid collected to assess stomach acid secretion and other pathological changes.