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nonblood specimens should be labeled with
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same as blood
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nonblood body fluids are?
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liquid or semi liquid
found in intracellular and interstital spaces and within various organs/body spaces std precautions observed |
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most frequently analyzed nonblood fluid
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urine
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urine not tested in timely fashion
bilirubin breaks down to? what else happens? |
biliverdin
bacteria multiply |
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accuracy of urine test results depend on?
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method of collection
type of container transportation handling timeliness of testing |
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UA
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Urinalysis
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midstream
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ideal procedure for collecting a urine specimen
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C&S
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Culture & sensitivity
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UTI
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urniary tract infection
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clean catch
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sterile container, following midstream
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24-hour urine
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specimen is collected to allow quantitative analysis of a urine analyte
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catherized
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specimen collected from a sterile catheter inserted through the urethra into the bladder
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suprepubic
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specimen is collected by inserting a needle directly into the bladder and aspirating into sterile syringe
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AFP
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alpha-fetoprotein
antigen found in featus and amniotic fluid abnormal levels indicate problems in fetal development |
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
clear colorless liquid that circulates within cavities surrounding brain and spinal cord primary collection reason..diagnosis meningitis |
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gastric analysis
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examines stomach contents for abnormal substances and measures gastric acid concentration(to evaluate acid production)
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NP
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nasopharyngeal(nasal cavity and pharynx
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Serous fluid
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pale yellow watery fluid found between the double-layered membranes that encloses the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities
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pleural fluid
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aspirated from the pleural cavity surrounding lungs
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peritoneal fluid
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aspirated from the abdominal cavity
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pericardial fluid
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aspirated from the pericardial cavity that surrounds the heart
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sputum
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mucus or phlegm that is ejected from the trachea, bronchi and lungs through deep coughing (used to diagnosis lower respiratory tract inffections ie...TB)
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sweat chloride test
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used to diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
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iontophoresis
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transportation of pilocarpine(sweat stimulating drug)into the skin by means of electriacal stimulation by electrodes
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synovial fluid
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clear pale yellow vicous fluid that lubricates and decreases friction in movable joints
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buccal swab
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collection of sample for DNA by special swab inside of cheek
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H. Pylori
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type of bacteria that secretes substances that damage the lining of the stomach
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C-urea breath test
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H pylori produce urease, an enzyme that breaks down urea ( not normally present in stomach)
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hydrogen breath test
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most accurate lactose intolerance test
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O&P
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ova & Parasites
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Occult blood
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hidden blood (feces)
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guaiac test
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for presence of occult blood
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FOBT
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fecal occult blood testing
stool testing |
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amniotic fluid
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clear almost colorless to pale yellow fluid that fills the membrane (amnion/amniotic sac)that surronds and coushions a fetus in the uterus
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2 types of urine specimens
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random
timed |
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physical analysis of urine
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macroscopic exam
color clarity odor volume measurement specific gravity(SG)/osmolality(these indicate concentration) |
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chemical analysis of urine
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detects bacteria, blood, WBCs, protein, glucose,etc..
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microscopic analysis of urine
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identifies cells, crystals, microbes from urine sediment
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routine UA includes
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physical, chemical, and
microscopic analysis of urine |
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urine cytology studies
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used to detect cancer, cystomegalovirus, and other viral and inflammatory diseases of bladder andother structures of U system
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in urine indicates
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preganancy
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first morning/8 hr specimen
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1st am void
has a higher specific gravity |
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tolerance test on urine
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GTT glucose tolerance test..collected serially at specific times (correspond to blood testing)
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double voided specimen
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empty bladder, then wait 30 min to collect specimen
commonly used for glucose and ketones testing |
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oropharynx
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throat and mouth
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nasopharynx
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nose and throat
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Np secreations are cultured to detect?
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microbes that cause diptheria, meningitis, pertussis(whooping cough) and pneumonia
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salivia
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fluid secreted from glands in mouth
used to monitor homones levels and detect alcohol and drug abuse |
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semen
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seminal fluid
sperm containing thick yellowish white fluid discharged during male ejaculation analyzed to access fertility or determine effectiveness of vasectomy |
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ascites (a-si' tez)
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accumulation of excess serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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TB microbe is called?
sputum test is called? |
acid fast bacillus (AFB)
AFB culture (1st morning specimens preferred0 |
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cystic fibrosis
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disorder of the exocrine glands that affect many body systems primarily the lungs, upper respiratory tract, liver and pancreas
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synovial fluid used to identify or differentiate?
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arthritis
gout other inflammatory conditions |
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bone marrow is the site of
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blood cell production
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bone marrow test done on what bones?
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iliac(hip)
sternum (breast) |
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what are breath samples collected for
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hydrogen content(lactose intolerance)
H pylori (bacteria) |
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helicobacter pylori
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H pylori
bacteria that secretes substances that damage lining of stomach |
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c-urea breath test
used for? detects presence of? analyzed for? |
used to detect h pylori
detects urease(enzyme) carbon-13(urease breaks down and releases it) |
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most accurate lactose tolerance test
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Hydrogen breath test
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examination of feces is helpful in evaluation of?
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gastrointestional disorders
O&P fat urobilinogen content pathogenic bacteria occult blood |
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hair samples used for ?
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trace and heavy metal analysis
drug abuse |
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why hair sample advantageous for drug testing?
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not easily tampered with or altered
shows cronic use (opposed to recent use) |
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throat swab most often used for
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diagnosis of streptococcial infection
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tissue specimen handling
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check procedure manual
(test are expensive, uncomfortable to PT, not easily repeated) |