ch 6 objectives

Question 1

describe the use and proper technique for performing a reagent strip testing

Answer 1

dip strip into specimen at room temp.

remove excess urine

wait specified time to read results

Question 2

proper quality control of reagent strips

Answer 2

–> run positive and negative controls
clinitest (glucose), acetest (ketones), and ictotest (bilirubin)

Question 3

what are urinary constituents

Answer 3

water, urea, sodium, chloride, and potassium, uric acid, ammonium

Question 4

clinical significance, testing principles and substances of urinary constituents

Answer 4

protein: indicative of impaired glomerular function

microalbumin: diabetic nephropathy

glucose: diabetes mellitus

ketones: diabetes mellitus (krebs cycle)

blood: glomerulonephritis, trauma

urobiligen/bilirubin: liver disease (jaundice)

nitrite: cystitis, pyelonephritis