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There are two parts to your question. When urine first comes out the urethra, it picks up bacteria that's on the skin and in the urethra. Medical testing doesn't want that part because it can "contaminate" the specimen. This is why it is called "mid stream". It just means, start to urinate like usual, but then, move the container into place to catch the rest of the urine. "Clean catch" is the second part of the question. Urine can be randomly collected---for a "UA", or urinalysis. A UA test counts what is seen in your urine, BUT it does not include culturing any bacteria found. They expect to see a few bacteria because it was not a clean catch.
A clean catch requires a patient to wipe with special towelettes first to clean the outer skin. The person begins to urinate, then moves the container under the stream. When done, a sterile lid goes back on the sterile container. A clean catch urine test will look for and count bacteria--just like a UA. But, if found in a clean catch specimen, the bacteria will be rubbed onto a special medium in a petri dish and allowed to grow/multiply. This will make a more accurate "count" based on how much grew, how fast. The petri dish part of the test allows a specific identification of the TYPE of bacteria (for example: E Coli). With that specific information, the doctor will know which antibiotic to give to you.
If you do a Clean Catch Urine, wash your hands BEFORE you urinate---germs are on your hands too. (and after) Don't touch the inside of the container or lid. Put the lid upside down on a paper towel while you urinate. Handle the lid carefully so you don't contaminate it. Use the wipes as directed. Afterward.... Do NOT wipe the inside of the container OR the lid--- if urine is inside, don't worry about making it look neater. Put the lid on tightly. Wash your hands. Use a new paper towel, wipe off the outside of the container---throw that towel away. Wrap a new paper towel around the outside and put the container where the nurse directed, or give to the nurse.
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What is a CC midstream urinalysis?
I believe a CC midstream urinaylsis is referring to a "clean catch midstream UA" In other words, you wipe with a cleaning towelette according to the directions, then you begin to urinate and before you are finished, you will catch some of the urine whil in midstream.
What test requires a clean-catch midstream specimen?
Any test for bacteria in the urine, such as a test for a urinary tract infection, will require a "clean-catch," which means you will have to clean the genital area first and catch the urine mid-stream.
What test requires a clean catch midstream specimen?
Any test for bacteria in the urine, such as a test for a urinary tract infection, will require a "clean-catch," which means you will have to clean the genital area first and catch the urine mid-stream.
What is a non sterile procedure usually performed before a urine culture and antibiotic susceptibility test?
Collection of a midstream clean-catch specimen.
Why is catheterization not routinely used for collecting urine specimen instead of the clean-catch midstream method?
It's invasive, it requires medical personnel and it's not really necessary.
Why is it important to take blood cultures with an aseptic technique?
A aseptic urine collection is important so they can have a clean-catch. A urine specimen is sometimes called a clean-catch, urine culture, or midstream specimen of urine, and is a method of collecting a quantity of urine for testing
Which type of urine specimen is needed to detect an infection?
Typically midstream urine is taken as a urinary specimen, when you have urinary tract infection. It is good precaution to scrub the genital area with some mild soap like glycerin soap, before you take the urine specimen.
Which of the following methods of collecting urine is the most common A first morning specimen B random specimen C midstream clean catch collection D timed collection?
The most common urine collection method is a random specimen. Random specimens are often used as a quick determination of:the presence of glucose, proteins, or bloodthe appearance, as well as proteins and blood that can point to a urinary tract infection - followed with a clean catch urinalysisrandom drug testingquick pregnancy test, especially when past the first monthThe next most common is midstream clean catch urine to check for bacterial growth in a lab.First morning urine is most often used for:pregnancy testing, especially at home EPTspecific conditionsTimed collections are most often used in hospitals, but a 24 hour collection can be done outpatient.
Can leukocytes appear because urine not clean catch?
Yes.
What is another name for mid-stream urine collection?
clean catch i think
What technique is used to obtain uncontaminated urine sample?
Clean Catch or Catheter
What is a midstream specimen of urine?
It is not The first time you pass urine in the morning.It is collection of uncontaminated urine, from the middle of the bladder. Thus it involves urinating first into the toilet then catching the middle stream of urine before finish urinating into the toilet.
