Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 35

Which of the following would not be given to a patient prior to the collection of a midstream clean-catch specimen?

A. Sterile container

B. Iodine cleanser

C. Antiseptic towelette

D. Instructions

Step 1 of 2

Mid-stream clean catch specimen:

It is a safer specimen. It is used to get urine for routine analyzing of urine and bacterial culture.

• The specimen is collected by the patient.

• The patients are given with cleansing material, sterile container.

Provide-iodine cleanser:

• It is used to scrub the skin before surgery or during specimen collection.

• It is an antiseptic that effectively kills bacteria.

• Side-effects will occur when used in large doses.

Therefore, before the collection of mid-stream clean catch specimen “iodine cleanser” should not be given to a patient. Hence, the correct answer is option.