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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary purpose of collecting a throat swab?

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

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

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

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

<p>Skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what type of testing are breath samples commonly collected?

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

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

<p>Sputum (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cerebrospinal fluid (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Routine Urinalysis test?

<p>To assess overall wellness (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Morning urine (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which urine collection method is recommended for a Routine Urinalysis?

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

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

<p>First morning void (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sweat (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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