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?

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

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

Buccal and oral samples Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collecting a throat swab?

To diagnose streptococcal infections (strep throat) Signup and view all the answers

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

Urine Signup and view all the answers

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

Timed urine Signup and view all the answers

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

Clean catch Signup and view all the answers

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

First morning urine Signup and view all the answers

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

Cytology Signup and view all the answers

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

Urine drug screen Signup and view all the answers

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

Nasopharyngeal secretions Signup and view all the answers

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

Skin Signup and view all the answers

For what type of testing are breath samples commonly collected?

Saliva testing Signup and view all the answers

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

Sputum Signup and view all the answers

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

Nail clippings Signup and view all the answers

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

Cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

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

Clean catch urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Routine Urinalysis test?

To assess overall wellness Signup and view all the answers

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

Random urine with chain of custody Signup and view all the answers

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

First morning urine Signup and view all the answers

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

Morning urine Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which urine collection method is recommended for a Routine Urinalysis?

Clean-catch midstream urine collection Signup and view all the answers

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

To detect the presence of bacteria and identify the most effective antibiotic Signup and view all the answers

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

Random urine collection with chain of custody Signup and view all the answers

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

First morning void Signup and view all the answers

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

24-hour urine collection Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Clean-catch midstream urine Signup and view all the answers

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

Midstream clean-catch urine Signup and view all the answers

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

Sweat Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of collecting a nasopharyngeal specimen?

To test for respiratory infections like tuberculosis 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?

Drug screen Signup and view all the answers