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UNIT –THIRTEEN: SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Objectives: At the end of the unit the trainees will be able to:
1. Define specimen collection
2. Collect the ordered specimens
3. Collect blood sampled using different sites

Definition: is collection of samples for laboratory examination of urine, stool, sputum,
blood, and wound drainage specimens provides important information about body
functioning and contributes to the assessment of the client's health status.
Instructions and precautions
See that the specimen bottles/containers are clean.
Every specimen must have a label with the patient's full name, room no., ward no., and
hospital no. and nurse's signature, with date and time.
Specimens must be placed at the specified place on the laboratory specimen shelf.

13.1 Taking a urine specimen
Definition: is the method of taking a small portion of urine from the client, which can
represent the client's quality of whole urine.
Purposes
Diagnostic purposes
Routine laboratory analysis and culture and sensitivity tests
Indication
End-stage renal failure(acute)
Drug toxicity
Acute hemolytic problems
Post-operative evaluation etc.

Precaution
 Never contaminate with fecal matter
 Send immediately to lab department
 Follow the instruction for the type of urine specimen
 The specimen should be free of toilet tissue
13.1.1 Random collection (routine Urinalysis)/ a single voided specimen
Definition: Routine Urinalysis/screening in which the components of urine are identified and
can be collected at any time of the day
Purpose
To diagnose illness
To monitor the disease process
To evaluate the efficacy of treatment

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