Specimen Collection Emergency Department

Throat Cultures Rapid Strep 2 swabs Indications: Sore throat Fever Over 2 y/o Order as POCTRAP or RAP

Nasal Cultures Flu A/B RSV Obtain from nasopharynx Order as POCT or as a micro

Wound Cultures Aerobic and anaerobic Swab exudate if present Universal for most body parts Order call back reminder

Urine Specimens Clean catch Voided In and out Foley Urine dip Male Female Pediatric Foley Urine dip

Stool sample Hemoccult Collect specimen Smear onto card Develop card Read QC Document result and QC Label bottles

Fingerstick glucose Clean finger with alcohol Stick with lancet Wipe away first drop Collect sample Document result Glucose exception log Downloading