Urine Cytology and Drug Screening

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What type of urine specimen is preferred for pregnancy testing?

Fasting specimen

First morning specimen (correct)

Second morning specimen

Random specimen

What is the purpose of collecting a fasting specimen?

To monitor glucose levels in diabetics (correct)

To detect illicit drug use

To screen for diabetes

To monitor therapeutic drug use

What is the characteristic of a random urine specimen?

Collected at any time (correct)

Collected on waking after 8 hours of sleep

Collected after fasting

Collected after 12 hours of sleep

What is the significance of collecting a first morning/8-hour urine specimen?

It is used for urine cytology studies Signup and view all the answers

Why is a clean-catch specimen required for urine cytology studies?

To detect cancer cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of urine specimen collection method involves emptying the bladder, waiting a specified time, and then collecting the specimen?

Double-voided Signup and view all the answers

What is the timing requirement for examining a urine specimen for cytology studies?

Examine specimen ASAP after collection Signup and view all the answers

Which urine specimen collection method requires special cleaning of the genital area before collection?

Midstream clean-catch Signup and view all the answers

What type of urine specimen collection method is used for children who are not potty trained?

Pediatric Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of urine specimen collection method?

Blood culture Signup and view all the answers

Which urine specimen collection method involves inserting a sterile catheter through the urethra into the bladder?

Catheterized Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting a 2-hour postprandial urine specimen?

To detect glucose tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for collecting a urine specimen to avoid contamination?

Using a midstream collection method Signup and view all the answers

How should urine specimens be stored before analysis?

At room temperature for up to 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What type of container is recommended for collecting a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing?

A sterile container Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to collect a midstream clean-catch urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing?

To avoid contamination from the urethra Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incubating a urine specimen for 18 to 24 hours in a nutrient medium?

To allow for the growth of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing a sensitivity test after identifying a microorganism in a urine specimen?

To determine which antibiotics will be effective against the microorganism Signup and view all the answers