Types of Specimens for Medical Testing
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Which bodily fluid is used to test for hormone levels, alcohol, and drug levels?

  • Saliva (correct)
  • Nasopharyngeal secretions
  • Buccal and oral samples
  • Sputum

    • What is the primary purpose of collecting nasopharyngeal secretions?

  • To diagnose lower respiratory tract infections
  • To detect the presence of microbes causing respiratory illnesses (correct)
  • To perform paternity testing
  • To test for hormone levels

    • Which specimen is expectorated mucus or phlegm ejected from the lower respiratory tract?

  • Saliva
  • Sputum (correct)
  • Nasopharyngeal secretions
  • Throat swab

    • What is the recommended method for collecting sputum?

    <p>Collect after a meal and gargling with water or saline, and transport at room temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specimen is used for viral identification or paternity testing via PCR?

    <p>Buccal and oral samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of collecting a throat swab?

    <p>To diagnose streptococcal infections (strep throat)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequently analyzed non-blood body fluid due to its availability and ease of collection?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of specimen collection involves ensuring the time of collection is noted and refrigerating the sample throughout?

    <p>Timed urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of urine collection method can be used for C&S (Culture and Sensitivity) testing?

    <p>Clean catch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When collecting urine for a pregnancy test, which urine collection method is recommended for the sample?

    <p>First morning urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods involves fresh, clean catch urine but specifically excludes morning urine for testing?

    <p>Cytology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of test would random urine with a chain of custody be an appropriate specimen?

    <p>Urine drug screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of specimen is typically collected for testing respiratory infections like tuberculosis?

    <p>Nasopharyngeal secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specimen is used to detect illicit drug use by stimulating sweat production?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what type of testing are breath samples commonly collected?

    <p>Saliva testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of specimen is typically collected to test for Helicobacter pylori from the stomach?

    <p>Sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which specimen is often used to test for DNA, heavy metal poisoning, and fungal cultures?

    <p>Nail clippings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of specimen is typically collected for neurological diagnostic purposes like diagnosing meningitis?

    <p>Cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following urine collection methods is recommended for a Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) test?

    <p>Clean catch urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Routine Urinalysis test?

    <p>To assess overall wellness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a urine drug screen test, what type of urine sample is typically collected?

    <p>Random urine with chain of custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When collecting a urine sample for a pregnancy test, which method is recommended?

    <p>First morning urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following urine collection methods is specifically excluded for cytology testing?

    <p>Morning urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequently analyzed non-blood body fluid, and why?

    <p>Urine, due to its readily availability, ease of collection, and low cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urine collection method is recommended for a Routine Urinalysis?

    <p>Clean-catch midstream urine collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collecting urine for a Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) test?

    <p>To detect the presence of bacteria and identify the most effective antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urine collection method is typically used for a Urine Drug Screen?

    <p>Random urine collection with chain of custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended urine collection method for a Pregnancy Test?

    <p>First morning void</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urine collection method is typically used to measure creatinine clearance for assessing kidney function?

    <p>24-hour urine collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collecting a urine sample with a chain of custody?

    <p>To ensure the integrity of the sample for legal or regulatory purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the recommended method for collecting a urine sample for a pregnancy test?

    <p>Clean-catch midstream urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of urine collection method is typically used for culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing?

    <p>Midstream clean-catch urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of specimen is typically collected to test for illicit drug use?

    <p>Sweat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of collecting a nasopharyngeal specimen?

    <p>To test for respiratory infections like tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which type of test would a random urine sample with a chain of custody be an appropriate specimen?

    <p>Drug screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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