Chapter 1: Collecting Urine Specimens

Question 1

Urine is an important body fluid that routinely examined to determine?

Answer 1

Chemical content as well as cellular components.

Question 2

Formation and excretion of urine is the principle way the body excretes?

Answer 2

Water and gets rid of substances produced during metabolic processes and no longer needed by the body.

Question 3

The study of urine is called?

Answer 3

Urianalysis.

Question 4

What is the most common test performed in the physician’s office laboratory?

Answer 4

Urianalysis.

Question 5

When is a 24h urine is required?

Answer 5

When measuring the amount of different substances in the usirne over a 24h period.

Question 6

The 24h urine is collected in?

Answer 6

One or twi large plastic containers that may require the addition of a preservative.

Question 7

The container is stored in the refrigerator between collection and returned to?

Answer 7

Medical laboratory as soon as possible after the collection is completed.

Question 8

When a patient is unable to provide a urine sample on their own what needs to be done?

Answer 8

Urinary Catheterization occurs.

Question 9

How does an Urinary Catheterization is done?

Answer 9

A sterile plastic tube is introduced through the urethra into the urinary bladder.