For doctors and nurses to obtain an accurate result during a complete physical examination of a patient, the necessary equipment and supplies should be prepared before the procedure. Here’s a list of the things that should be present in getting a patient’s blood and urine specimens:
For urine specimen:
- Sterile specimen cup = obtained from the laboratory
- Cotton ball = to clean the area before urinating to avoid entry of external bacteria
For blood specimen:
- Sterile syringes
- Blood culture bottles
- Alcohol swab = to clean the area where the blood sample will be taken
- Sterile cotton balls
- Gloves
- Tourniquet
