Question

Since urine specimens present no biological hazards, Standard Precautions are not required in handling and testing.

True or False

Answer 1

False. As while handling any of the biological specimens whether it contains any biological hazard or not, the standard protocol of handling the specimens must be followed. For the handling of urine specimens a centrifugation machine is required, that settles the large components and smaller ones on the top for further testing. The standard procedure of collecting, processing, and storing the specimens must be followed. A proper leak-proof container with proper handling of wearing gloves and face shield is mandatory. In the processing of samples during the usage of centrifugation, care must be taken that the vials do not leak and the fumes do not spread into a centrifuge to cause any air-borne infections. In the storage procedure, proper labeling of the vials and the temperature at which they are kept should be carefully settled to avoid any damage to the sample.