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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A 25-year-old woman has been instructed to provide a midstream clean catch urine sample for a urinalysis. When explaining the procedure, which of the following is the essential step the medical assistant should emphasize to ensure the sample is not contaminated?

  • Hold the container at least six inches away from the body to avoid splashback

  • Clean the sample container with soap and water before use

  • Urinate a small amount into the toilet before catching the midstream urine in the container

  • Fill the container to the top to ensure there is enough urine for testing

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