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specimen. All specimens should be immediately covered and taken to<br />

the laboratory.<br />

Types of Specimen<br />

First Morning Specimen - a speciemen obtained during the first<br />

urination of the day.<br />

• Most concentrated<br />

• Bladder incubated<br />

Best for:<br />

• Nitrite<br />

• Protein<br />

• Microscopic examination<br />

Random Specimen - a spciemen obtained at any time during<br />

examination.<br />

• Most convenient<br />

• Most common<br />

Good for:<br />

• Chemical Screen<br />

• Microscopic examination<br />

Second-voided Specimen - In this case first morning specimen is<br />

discardedand the second specimen is collected and tested. Such<br />

type of specimen is good for:<br />

• Reflection of blood glucose.<br />

• Keeping of formed elements intact.<br />

Postprandial : a specimen obtained 2 hours after meal.<br />

• Good for glucose.

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