Event Title
The Feasibility of Using C&S Preservative Tubes for Routine Urinalysis
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Clinical Laboratory Science
Mentor Information
Linda Goossen, goossenl@gvsu.edu
Department
Clinical Laboratory Science
Location
Kirkhof Center KC34
Start Date
13-4-2011 4:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 5:00 PM
Keywords
Health and Wellness
Abstract
Studies have been performed on the use of preservatives with routine urinalyses. There has been some conflicting data from these experiments on the usability of preservatives with a urinalysis. Our study will provide additional information as to whether or not C&S preservatives affect the urinalysis results. Fifty random and de-identified urine specimens will be divided into two sets of storage containers - urine cups without preservative but refrigerated, and C&S preservative tubes at room temperature. The samples will be run through two urine analyzers, the AX 4280 and the IQ-200. The resulting data will help determine if urines in C&S preservatives give comparable results to refrigerated urines. If C&S preservatives can be used in place of refrigerated urines, this will provide a means for hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices to perform a routine urinalysis on specimens sent to them from afar.
The Feasibility of Using C&S Preservative Tubes for Routine Urinalysis
Kirkhof Center KC34
Studies have been performed on the use of preservatives with routine urinalyses. There has been some conflicting data from these experiments on the usability of preservatives with a urinalysis. Our study will provide additional information as to whether or not C&S preservatives affect the urinalysis results. Fifty random and de-identified urine specimens will be divided into two sets of storage containers - urine cups without preservative but refrigerated, and C&S preservative tubes at room temperature. The samples will be run through two urine analyzers, the AX 4280 and the IQ-200. The resulting data will help determine if urines in C&S preservatives give comparable results to refrigerated urines. If C&S preservatives can be used in place of refrigerated urines, this will provide a means for hospitals, clinics, and doctor offices to perform a routine urinalysis on specimens sent to them from afar.