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amniotic fluid
fluid from the amniotic sac (i.e., the membranes that hold a
developing embryo and fetus).
TERM 2
blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
DEFINITION 2
analytic testing procedure to determine the amount of urea
in the blood.
TERM 3
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
DEFINITION 3
fluid that surrounds the brain and meninges within the spinal
column.
TERM 4
clean-catch midstream
DEFINITION 4
a urine specimen that is used for detecting bacteria and/or for
microscopic analysis. Normally, the specimen should be free of
contamination because the patient should be instructed to clean
and decontaminate themselves prior to urination. The urine
specimen should be collected into a sterile container. Urine should
be voided and the specimen should be collected mid-urination.
TERM 5
creatinine clearance test
DEFINITION 5
analytic procedure to determine whether or not the kidneys
are able to remove creatinine from the blood.
culture and sensitivity
(C&S)
microbiologic test to determine the growth of infectious
microorganisms in bodily specimens (e.g., urine), and to
determine which antibiotics are most effective on the
microorganism.
TERM 7
expectorate
DEFINITION 7
to cough deeply and spit thick matter from the lungs.
TERM 8
fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
DEFINITION 8
also known as stool occult blood test, hemocult, or guaiac smear
test. Feces are collected to detect invisible (occult) quantities of
blood that do not alter the appearance of the stool. Laboratory
determination of occult blood assists in the confirmation of the
presence of blood in black stools and can be helpful in detecting
gastrointestinal (GI) tract lesions and colorectal cancer. Feces are
often collected by the patient using special test cards, such as
ColoScreen-ES.
TERM 9
gastric analysis
DEFINITION 9
gastric fluid analysis to determine gastric function. Involves
passing a tube through the patient's nose and into the
stomach. It requires specialized training.
TERM 10
guaiac smear test
DEFINITION 10
also known as stool occult blood test, hemocult, or guaiac smear
test. Feces are collected to detect invisible (occult) quantities of
blood that do not alter the appearance of the stool. Laboratory
determination of occult blood assists in the confirmation of the
presence of blood in black stools and can be helpful in detecting
gastrointestinal (GI) tract lesions and colorectal cancer. Feces are
often collected by the patient using special test cards, such as
ColoScreen-ES.
random urine specimen
urine sample taken at random time(s).
TERM 17
routine urinalysis (UA)
DEFINITION 17
a physical, chemical, and sometimes microscopic analysis of
the urine sample. The physical properties include color,
transparency vs. cloudiness, odor, abd concentration as
detected through specific gravity measurement.
TERM 18
skin test
DEFINITION 18
test that determines whether a patient has had contact with
a particular antigen and therefore has produced antibodies to
that antigen. A wide range of disease states stimulate
antibody responses in individuals. Examples of skin tests
include tuberculosis and fungal, ragweed, and milk allergies.
TERM 19
sputum
DEFINITION 19
fluid from the lungs that often contains pus.
TERM 20
sweat chloride test
DEFINITION 20
used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
urinary tract infection
(UTI)
infection that can occur anywhere in the urinary systems,
e.g., bladder, etc.
