Urine specimens. Urine specimens are collected by either a clean-catch method or from a catheter to obtain diagnostic information and to assess patientsâ status. point-of-care tests, with a routine urinalysis performed in a laboratory as indicated.
Oleander definition, a poisonous shrub, Nerium oleander, of the dogbane family, native to southern Eurasia, having evergreen leaves and showy clusters of pink, red, or white flowers, and widely cultivated as an ornamental. See more.
Pet Poison Helpline. Oleander. Oleander is an outdoor shrub, popular for its evergreen qualities and delicate flowers. Found commonly in warm locations (e.g., along highways in Hawaii, California, Texas, etc.), all parts of this plant are poisonous to multiple species (e.g., dogs, cats, humans, horses, cattle, etc.). Oleander contains naturally-occurring poisons that affect the heart, specifically cardenolides or bufadienolides.