18 Questions
What is the recommended capacity of the urine container for routine urinalysis?
50 mL
Where should the label be placed on the urine container?
On the container
What information should be included on the requisition form?
All of the above
What is the recommended time frame for processing a random urine specimen?
Within 1 hour
What is the purpose of the wide mouth on the urine container?
To facilitate collections from female patients
What is the purpose of the wide, flat bottom on the urine container?
To prevent overturning
What is the recommended timeframe for testing specimens after collection?
Within 2 hours
Which method of preservation is most routinely used for specimens?
Refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C
What enzyme reactions perform best at room temperature during chemical testing by reagent strips?
Urease reactions
What is the cause of the yellow color in urine according to Thudichum?
Urochrome
How should the clarity of a urine specimen be determined in routine urinalysis?
Visually under a light source
What is the normal odor of freshly voided urine?
Faint aromatic odor
What is the purpose of collecting a first morning urine specimen?
To detect chemicals and formed elements that may not be present in a random specimen
When should a first morning urine specimen be collected?
Immediately on arising
Which specimen collection method involves passing a hollow tube through the urethra into the bladder?
Suprapubic aspiration
Why is the midstream clean-catch specimen preferred for bacterial culture and routine urinalysis?
It provides a safer and less traumatic method of collection
For which type of examination is a pediatric urine collection method suitable?
Bacterial culture
What is the main advantage of a suprapubic aspiration specimen?
It is completely free of extraneous contamination
Learn about the recommended specifications for urine containers used in routine urinalysis, including the capacity, shape, and features to facilitate collection and analysis. Understand why a wide mouth and flat bottom are important for female patients and proper specimen handling.
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