How detailed can you possibly get.......

This is so funny, that I really need to share right away (to think I'm still in the office doing this blog....oooooops.. did I just type that...I mean after my shift)....hahahhahaha

Came from an instruction for our Annual Physical Exam (I wonder if they have tagalog version).....bwahahahaha

Title : Collection of Midstream Urine Samples

* Urine sample will be collected on the time of exam.

Ø Use an approved empty sterile container for collection.

Ø Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

Ø Remove the container cap and set it aside. Do not touch the inner surfaces of the container to avoid any possible contamination.

Ø Wash your urogenital area (“lower parts”) with the towelette or napkin. Women: wipe from front to back between the folds of skin. Men: retract the foreskin (if uncircumcised), and clean the glands (head of the penis).

Ø The intent is to collect sample midways through the urination process (hence the name “midstream” urine).

Ø Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet, (women: hold skin folds apart). Stream of urine may be contaminated with skin and urethral bacteria.

Ø Then midways through urination, urinate into the container. The container should only be ½ to 2/3 full.

Ø Replace the cap and tighten firmly.

Ø Remember to wash your hands thoroughly after collecting the specimen.

Ø Bring specimens to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Collection of Stool

Specimen cups will be given ahead of exam schedule.

Ø Fecal specimen should be collected in a clean wide – mouthed containers received from the laboratory receptionists. This must be labeled with patient’s name and control number.

Ø The fecal specimen should not be contaminated with toilet paper, water, urine or other materials should not be included.

Ø For routine examination of parasite and stool specimen for culture and sensitivity, the specimen should be submitted to the laboratory within 30 minutes to 2 hours of collection.

Ø Unlabeled and leaking containers cannot be accepted upon submission and need to be recollected.

Ø The patient should be advised to select parts of stool which contain pus, mucous, or blood to transfer to sterile container. A small amount of stool (pea / thumb size) is enough for the analysis.
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