Urine For Culture (Mid- Stream Urine)
Obtain a sterile container from the laborato-
ry. Avoid touching the inside of the contain-
pan with legs open. Separate the labia mi-
nor (inner fold), cleanse the opening of the
the first stream of urine to pass, then, col-
lect the remainder into a sterile container.
gion with a cleansing pad. Pass out the first
stream of urine, and then collect the rest
into a sterile container. Label sample and
return it to the laboratory immediately.
Sample should be refrigerated if there is a
delay in transport to the laboratory. Please
note that urine collected into another con-
tainer other than laboratory sterile contain-
er will not be accepted.
Sputum For Culture and Acid Fast Bacilli
bacterial interference. Take a deep breath,
slowly breath out. Take another deep
comes into your mouth. Sample is prefera-
anything. Spit the sputum into a sterile con-
return it to the laboratory immediately.
Semen Analysis
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Samples should be produced through masturba-
DO NOT use
a condom to produce this sample. Collect sample
into the container provided by the laboratory. Be PATIENT
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careful to dispense all ejaculate into the contain-
er. Label appropriately and return it to the labor-
atory within 1 hour
PREPARATION
specimen warm in a pocket near your body.
LEAFLET
Stool Specimen
clean, dry, disposable container. DO NOT con-
taminate with urine or toilet water. Containers
are available from the laboratory for sample col-
return to the laboratory immediately.
Steps that should be taken prior to
performing laboratory tests
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for 12 to 14 hours before sample collec-
food or drink ex-
Glucose Tolerance Test (Non-Pregnant)
hours as above. A blood specimen will be
drawn and tested. You will then be given a
glucose drink. Your blood will be drawn
ber of hours may vary depending on your
ed. For example, if your physician ordered
a 3hour glucose tolerance, please allow 4
hours for complete sampling.
Prenatal Glucose Test (O Sullivan)
Your physician may order glucose toler-
ance test during your pregnancy
50 grams 1 hour glucose tolerance test
100 Grams 3 Hour Glucose Tolerance Test
This test should be performed in the morning
blood specimen will be drawn and tested. Pa-
the drink for 3 hours. Please allow plenty of
Lipid Profile
no food or drink except water.
physician, you may be asked to have your
8.00am and at trough hours of 4pm, when the
obtained late in the evening.
may be asked to collect either a 24hour urine
or a single first morning specimen. The type
laboratory. Be sure to contact your physician
Vitamin B12 and Folate
drink except water) for 12 to 14 hours before
sician may request a random sample collec-
24 Hour Urine Sample
24 hours urine sample can be requested by
your physician for micro albumin,
clearance, urine protein, bence jones pro-
tein
collect 24 hour urine samples.
First empty your bladder before you begin.
Do not collect this sample. Note the exact
stopped. Label appropriately. Refrigerate or
keep sample in a cool place. Bring sample to
the laboratory for immediate analysis.
In case of micro albumin, a minimum of 3
hours
vided sample was collected as stated above.