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A clean catch urine sample or specimen is one of the least invasive procedures for a urine culture or urinalysis. The clean catch method aims to prevent bacteria from the skin of the penis or vagina ...

Specimen collection is the process of obtaining tissue or fluids for laboratory analysis or near-patient testing. This article, the first in a six-part series on specimen collection, details how to ...

What Do Nurses Know About Urine Cultures? Urinary catheters carry an inherent risk for infection. Many healthcare providers do not follow current guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of ...