Random Urinalysis
Collect at any time in a sterile cup, using a midstream collection. A random urinalysis would include a physical, chemical and microscopic analysis.
Urine culture and sensitivity
To diagnose a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) collect at any time in a sterile cup using a midstream clean and catch technique. Prior to collection the patient must clean themselves first usinf an anti-septic cloth ( *Benzalkonium Chloride) on the genital a
Urine Drug Screening
Urine is preferred for drug screening because many drugs can be detected in urine but not in blood. This can be collected at any time with a Chain of Custody.
Urine Pregnancy Test
Testing the urine for the presence of HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin). Random usine can be used however, the first morning sample is preferred because it is more cncentrated with HCG.
24 Hour Urine Test
This will require a large, clean, wide mouth containter about 2000 mL to 3000 mL. To ollect; upon wakeing in the morning void the first morning urine into the toilet. Then collect all the urin for the next 24 hours. Keep in a cold place i.e. cooler or ref
Pediatric Urine Collection
A plastic urine collection bag can be used to collect a urine speciment from infants and small children that are not yet potty trained. When the specimen is collected, the bag is removed and sent to the lab.
Semen Analysis
Semen specimens must be delivered to the laboratry one hour after the sample is collected. Transport temperature for semen analysis is 36-38 degrees celcius (body temperature).
Fecal (stool) analysis
When collecting any type of stool make sure there is no urine in the samples as urine will kill any microorganisms. The patient should urinate before collectiing a stool sample.
Ova and parasite stool samples
Special kits can be used to analyze stools for parasites. Make sure the patient urinates before collecting a stool sample.
Culture and sensitivity for the detection of pathogenic bacteria
Make sure the patient urinates before collecting a stool sample.
Occult stool (looking for hidden blood in the stool)
To test for an occult blood a Hemoccult card is used. Depending on the brand used, the patient is instructed to obtain samples 2 to 3 seperate days on 2 to 3 seperate sections of the card. To collect a fecal (stool) sample from a child that is not yet pot
Sputum
Sputum is collected ti diagnose or monitor respirator tract infections such as tuberculosis. The patient should collect the first morning specimen by coughing up the mucus or phlegm from ther lungs into a clean and sterile cup.
Random Urinalysis
Collect at any time in a sterile cup, using a midstream collection. A random urinalysis would include a physical, chemical and microscopic analysis.
Urine culture and sensitivity
To diagnose a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) collect at any time in a sterile cup using a midstream clean and catch technique. Prior to collection the patient must clean themselves first usinf an anti-septic cloth ( *Benzalkonium Chloride) on the genital a
Urine Drug Screening
Urine is preferred for drug screening because many drugs can be detected in urine but not in blood. This can be collected at any time with a Chain of Custody.
Urine Pregnancy Test
Testing the urine for the presence of HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin). Random usine can be used however, the first morning sample is preferred because it is more cncentrated with HCG.
24 Hour Urine Test
This will require a large, clean, wide mouth containter about 2000 mL to 3000 mL. To ollect; upon wakeing in the morning void the first morning urine into the toilet. Then collect all the urin for the next 24 hours. Keep in a cold place i.e. cooler or ref
Pediatric Urine Collection
A plastic urine collection bag can be used to collect a urine speciment from infants and small children that are not yet potty trained. When the specimen is collected, the bag is removed and sent to the lab.
Semen Analysis
Semen specimens must be delivered to the laboratry one hour after the sample is collected. Transport temperature for semen analysis is 36-38 degrees celcius (body temperature).
Fecal (stool) analysis
When collecting any type of stool make sure there is no urine in the samples as urine will kill any microorganisms. The patient should urinate before collectiing a stool sample.
Ova and parasite stool samples
Special kits can be used to analyze stools for parasites. Make sure the patient urinates before collecting a stool sample.
Culture and sensitivity for the detection of pathogenic bacteria
Make sure the patient urinates before collecting a stool sample.
Occult stool (looking for hidden blood in the stool)
To test for an occult blood a Hemoccult card is used. Depending on the brand used, the patient is instructed to obtain samples 2 to 3 seperate days on 2 to 3 seperate sections of the card. To collect a fecal (stool) sample from a child that is not yet pot
Sputum
Sputum is collected ti diagnose or monitor respirator tract infections such as tuberculosis. The patient should collect the first morning specimen by coughing up the mucus or phlegm from ther lungs into a clean and sterile cup.