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Can I bring my urine specimen to Shepherd for testing (C&S)?

Shepherd Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Shepherd Center can perform a urine culture and sensitivity if your doctor has given a written order for this test. Call your family doctor/PCP or urologist if you suspect a bladder infection. If you do not have a family doctor/PCP or urologist, call the MS Institute at 404-352-2020 and ask for the nurse. The nurse will determine if your symptoms require a urine specimen.
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How long can the urine specimen be stored before testing?

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Specimens can be stored in refrigerators at 2 to 8° C for up to two (2) days (48 hours) or frozen at 0° C, before testing. However, it is strongly recommend testing the sample as soon as possible after collection. No. The tests are drug and drug metabolite specific.
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Drug Test FAQ
Specimens can be stored in refrigerators at 2 to 8? C for up to two (2) days (48 hours) or frozen at 0? C, before testing. However, it is strongly recommend testing the sample as soon as possible after collection. No. The tests are drug and drug metabolite specific. Because these commonly ingested substances are chemically and structurally different after metabolized by the body from the drugs being tested for, they will under most circumstances not interfere with or compromise test results.
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When is the best time of day to obtain a urine specimen for testing?

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For best results, collect urine at about the same time each day, for example, between 10:00AM and 8:00PM. Some women have found that their best specimen is after 12 noon. Do not collect the first urine after waking up because it is concentrated and may give a false positive result. Also, heavy intake of fluids prior to testing will dilute the hormone in your urine. It is suggested that fluid intake be limited for about two hours before urine is collected.
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When should the urine specimen be received by the laboratory?

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Within five days from collection date (kept in refrigerator), since it has to be treated with ImmunoCyt™/uCyt+™ within seven days from collection date.
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Why are my new C&S entries off by one hour?

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Check that you have set observe daylight savings time in the Notes client User Preferences so it matches the observe daylight savings time setting in the operating system. If they don't match, you will be off by one hour. Adding "/kiosk" to the Notes command line will bring Notes up without menus. Unfortunately, this clips the top of action buttons currently and you can still use the mouse to grab the Notes window, so it is not as useful as it could be.
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Can the urine specimen be stored overnight?

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A fixed urine specimen can be stored overnight. It is preferable to store the specimen in a refrigerator.
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Will it hurt to provide a genital specimen for HPV testing?

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Women collect their own vaginal HPV specimen at the clinic using a cotton swab that is smaller than a slender tampon. Most women do not find this procedure uncomfortable. The research nurse will provide you with instructions and will be available at all times should you need help. There is a possibility that a slight discomfort might be felt during the insertion of the swab. Women do not undergo a pelvic exam for the HITCH Cohort Study.
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How accurate is drug testing in urine?

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Laboratory test results for drugs of abuse have indicated a greater than >98% accuracy when used according to the provided directions.
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I have prolapse, but I don't leak urine. Do I still need bladder testing?

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Yes, especially if you are going to have surgery to correct the prolapse, bladder testing (called urodynamics) must be done first. The prolapsed portion of your vagina may be pushing on your urethra and preventing urine leakage. If that is the case, having the prolapse corrected can give you a new problem - urinary incontinence.
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Can C&H Granulated Sugar be substituted for C&H Baker’s Sugar and vice versa?

You can use C&H Granulated Sugar for general baking. But for the passionate baker and fine-textured dessert recipes, we suggest C&H Pure Cane Baker’s Sugar. Baker’s Sugar is a gourmet sugar. Because it was developed especially for baking and requires extra curing, it’s slightly more expensive but well worth it. For more information, visit the Baker’s Sugar web site. In short, no.
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What is the expiry date of urine drug testing devices?

Frequently Asked Questions Drug Test FAQ
Urine drug tests have a shelf-life between 12-18 months from the date of manufacturing. The expiration date and Lot # of devices is indicated on a foil pouch. It is recommended that you confirm the expiration date prior to administering a test.
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Do urine drug testing results hold up in court?

Frequently Asked Questions Drug Test FAQ
Rapid drug test only provides a preliminary analytical test result - visual - qualitative test. A more specific alternate chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result - such as gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC/MS) - see above. Any result taken to court, must be confirmed through quantitative tests...
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What about products that "clean" the urine for drug testing?

Frequently Asked Questions Drug Test FAQ
There are many of these products on the market today. Most are too expensive for teens, and must be taken soon before a drug screen is given. If your testing policy is random, they will not know when to expect a drug test at home. Therefore they will be unable to "prepare" for the test.
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If I have prolapse but do not leak urine, is bladder testing still necessary?

Urogynecology FAQ
If you need to have surgery to correct the prolapse, bladder testing (or urodynamics) is necessary because the prolapsed portion of your vagina may be pushing on your urethra and blocking urine leakage. If so, correcting the prolapse may leave you with urinary incontinence. Urodynamics performed when holding the prolapse in its normal position will determine if you will need a continence procedure at the time of prolapse surgery.
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What is the purpose of urine testing in controlling diabetes?

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With diabetes, your blood sugar can go way too high. This can occur if you overeat, take too little insulin, become sick, or are under significant stress. Under these conditions, your cells becomes starved for food and will begin breaking down fat for energy. The byproducts of fat breakdown are chemicals called ketones and can be extremely dangerous. They can make you To detect the presence of ketones, you should test your urine. Test strips for this purpose are available from Diabeticsupplies.
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How accurate is saliva testing compared to blood and urine testing?

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Saliva testing has been used in scientific testing for decades and has been shown to be highly accurate. It is the most reliable way to measure free, bioavailable hormone activity- those hormones actually doing their job at the cell level. Standard blood and urine tests do not measure bioavailable hormone levels. Numerous scientific studies have shown a strong correlation between the levels of steroid hormones in the blood stream and the bio-available levels of steroid hormones in saliva.
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What is a specimen?

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A specimen is a real-world example of how the mark is actually used on the goods or in the offer of services. Labels, tags, or containers for the goods are considered to be acceptable specimens of use for a trademark. For a service mark, specimens may be advertising such as magazine advertisements or brochures. Actual specimens, rather than facsimiles, are preferred. However, if the actual specimens are bulky, or larger than 8?" x 11", then the applicant must submit facsimiles, (e.g.
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WHAT IS AN ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD?

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The Anatolian Shepherd originated from the region of Turkey, and is a large working dog used primarily as a livestock guardian. This ancient breed was bred to be a hardy survivor in the harsh climate and terrain of Turkey, and has a half-long or a shorter coat that is dense, double, and ideal for most climates.
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What is Shepherd?s Academic Residency requirement?

Shepherd University
A student must complete at least 32 semester hours of course work at Shepherd University to graduate with a bachelor?s degree. The last 12 hours of course work must be completed at Shepherd University. The Admissions and Credits Committee must approve any exceptions to these requirements. Non-teaching degree candidates must earn a minimum of 15 hours of major field credits at Shepherd University.
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Why do I have to submit urine samples for drug-testing?

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Rule #6: I am forbidden to use, posses or distribute Controlled Substances and/or dangerous drugs. I will abstain from excessive use of alcohol. During your period of supervision you will probably be asked to submit a urine sample so that we can verify to the court that your are complying with Rule 6. It is not uncommon in many cases to require several urine samples during a period of supervision.
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How do I determine if the specimen I have collected is acceptable for testing?

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You should refer to your ALN catalog for this information. If you cannot find what you need, always contact Client Services with specimen collection questions.
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How is specimen validity testing handled with instant drug testing?

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The eCup lid is designed with a built-in specimen validity profile to identify any donor tampering of the specimen. The eReader provides interpretation documentation of possible tampering by testing for Nitrates, pH, and Creatinine in the specimen.
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What do I bring to testing?

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If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference Points, you must also submit a photocopy of your DD-214.
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