Match the following preservative with the constituent it is meant to preserve.

How often should QC be performed in the urinalysis department?

What is the most common cause of septic arthritis?

Match the crystal with its description or it’s common name.  You may use an answer only once.

What is the recommended volume of urine for the microscopic examination?

The only element in the urine sediment that is unique to the kidney is which of the following?

What are the patient requirements for fat intake when completing a quantitative fecal fat test?

Why does an Apt test require a bright red stool specimen?

The public health department is following a 34-year-old male who has reported several weeks of general malaise and a low-grade fever. The nurse assigned to his case communicates with the patient regarding the results of his laboratory testing.

Upon admission to the inpatient unit, a respiratory sputum culture and blood culture are sent. Prior to obtaining the blood culture, you provide education to the patient. Which of the following statements, by the patient, best demonstrates understanding of the rationale for the blood culture?