AMCA Phlebotomy Latest Review Update A+

AMCA Phlebotomy Latest Review Update A+ What is the two-step identification a patient? - ANS-Patient's full name and DOB Random urine specimen - ANS-urine specimen collected at any time midstream specimen - ANS-Clean-voided speicmen or a clean catch speicmen 24 hours specimen - ANS-Urine is typically chilled or refrigerated to prevent the growth of microbes What is Urine testing? - ANS-Ph measure if urine is acidic or alkaline. What do you test for when testing for diabetes? - ANS-Glucose or ketnoes. Sugar in the urine is glycosuria. Blood in stool - ANS-Ulcers, some cancers or hemorrhoids. What is a sputum specimen? - ANS-A procedure designated to collect expectorated secretions from a patients respiratory tract What is a stool specimen? - ANS-To identify any type of bacteria or virus that may be responsible for a patient experiencing diarrhea, abdominal pain and other related things. What is Culture and sensitivity ? - ANS-The process of cultivating a specimen in order to determine whether the developed organism is sensitive to antibiotics. How is the Process of Culture and Sensitivity? - ANS-The special media functions to encourage the growth of present microorganisms in the specimen. When the growth of a microorganism is detected, the organism is tested against different antibiotics for sensitivity to antibiotics. An antibiotic is considered effective if it can stop or slow down the organism's growth in a controlled situation. throat culture - ANS-Throat cultures are performed to identify bacteria that may cause any of the following: strep throat, whooping cough, and epiglottitis. How do you perform a throat culture? - ANS-