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In general, why is a first morning urine specimen best for microscopic examination and for tests of nitrite and protein? |
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Why are elaborate instructions given to patients for a clean-catch, midstream specimen? |
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How soon after collection must urinalysis be completed without refrigeration of the specimen? Why? |
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Why is a 24-hour urine specimen used for quantitative tests? |
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Describe the preferred urine-collection container. |
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How is urine collected from infants? |
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Describe how a urine container should be labeled. |
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Describe the collection of a random urine specimen. What are its advantages? |
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Why is the middle part of the urine stream the best for urinalysis? |
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What special precautions should menstruating females take when collecting a urine specimen? Why? |
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Describe a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen. |
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Why does urine concentration vary during a 24-hour period? |
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When collecting a clean-catch, midstream sample, how should the patient handle the container? |
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What precautions are taken with the urine container to protect laboratory workers against disease? |
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