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OTHER BODILY FLUIDS
SPECIMEN HOW TO OBTAIN SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Urine 24 hours: Discard the first-morning sample, keep refrigerated.
Random: No special instructions
First Morning: Obtain first thing upon awaking
Clean Catch Midstream (sterile sample): sterile the genitalia, urinate some,
catch the additional urine in the cup.
Cather (sterile sample): obtain by a nurse or the provider.
Fecal matter Obtain a sample from Do not urinate in
the middle of stool sample, refrigerate
Sputum First morning Deep cough from
throat
Swabs Provider will obtain
Amniotic fluid Provider will obtain
Synovial fluid Provider will obtain

SAFETY
Safety hazards abound in the healthcare setting, many of which can cause serious
injury or disease. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is
responsible for the identification of the various hazards present in the workplace and
for the creation of rules and regulations to minimize exposure to such hazards.
Employers are mandated to institute measures that will assure safe working
conditions and health workers have the obligation to know and follow those
measures.
Types of Hazards
• Biologic: infectious agents that can cause bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic
infections.
• Sharps: needles, lancets, and broken glass can puncture and cut and cause
bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• Chemical: preservatives and chemicals used in the laboratory. There is
possible exposure to toxic, carcinogenic or caustic substances.
• Electrical: high-voltage equipment can cause burns and shock.
• Fire or explosive: Bunsen burners, oxygen and chemicals can cause burns or
dismemberment.
• Physical: wet floors, heavy lifting can cause falls, sprains, and strains.
• Allergic reaction: latex sensitivity that can cause allergic reactions ranging
from simple dermatitis to anaphylaxis.

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