Collection procedures for urine, throat, and other non-blood specimens a phlebotomist may be asked to obtain.
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- What is the correct patient position for obtaining a throat culture?
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Seated or standing with the head tilted back and mouth wide open, tongue depressed.- How deep should a throat culture swab be inserted?
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To the back of the throat without touching the teeth, lips, or tongue.- What type of container is required for cerebrospinal fluid collection?
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A sterile, plain tube with no additives.- What is the standard volume of urine required for a routine urinalysis?
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30 to 50 milliliters.- Describe the first step in a clean-catch midstream urine collection for females.
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Spread the labia with one hand and wipe from front to back with a sanitizing wipe.- What should a male patient do before providing a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?
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Retract the foreskin if uncircumcised, and clean the urethral opening with a sanitizing wipe.- How should the patient discard urine at the start of a clean-catch collection?
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The first portion of the stream is discarded into the toilet, then the midstream portion is collected.- What container type is used for a 24-hour urine collection?
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A large plastic jug with a preservative already added, usually provided by the laboratory.- Where should a 24-hour urine collection jug be stored during collection?
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In the refrigerator or on ice at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius.- What container type is required for sputum collection?
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A sterile, leak-proof container with a tight-fitting lid.- When should sputum be collected from a patient?
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First thing in the morning, before eating or drinking, when sputum has accumulated overnight.- What is the minimum acceptable volume of sputum for a laboratory culture?
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One to two milliliters.- What instructions should you give a patient to ensure they provide sputum rather than saliva?
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Instruct them to cough deeply from the lungs, not just spit from the mouth.- What container is appropriate for stool specimen collection?
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A sterile plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, often with a collection spoon or spatula attached.- How much stool specimen is typically needed for laboratory testing?
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One to two teaspoons or about 5 to 10 grams.
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