LESSON 6: URINALYSIS—MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF URINE - PART 1 Flashcards

1
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May indicate the presence of certain sediments

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Color

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2
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Pathologic or non-pathologic causes of turbidity

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Clarity

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3
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Blood

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RBCs, RBC Cast

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4
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Protein

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Casts, cells

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5
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Nitrite

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Bacteria, WBCs

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6
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LE

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WBCs, WBC Casts, bacteria

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7
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Glucose

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Yeast

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8
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[?] of urine

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10 to 15 mL

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9
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Centrifuge at [?] FOR [?]

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400 RCF for 5 mins

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10
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Decant urine ([?] remains)

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0.5-1 mL

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11
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Transfer [?] to glass slide with [?] coverslip

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20 uL
22 x 22 mm

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12
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Examine (?)

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10 LPF and 10 HPF

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13
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Quantitative measure of formed elements using a hemocytometer

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14
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Addis Count Specimen

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12- hr urine

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15
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Addis Count Preservative

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NaF

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16
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Used for routine urinalysis

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Bright-Field Microscopy

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17
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Visualization of elements with low refractive indices (hyaline, mixed cellular cast, MT, Trichomonas)

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Phase-Contrast Microscopy

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18
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Identification of cholesterol molecules in OFB, fatty casts and crystals

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Polarizing Microscopy

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19
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Identification of Treponema spp

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Dark-Field Microscopy

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20
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3-D microscopy image and layer-by-layer imaging of a specimen

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Interference-Contrast Microscopy

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21
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Interference-Contrast Microscopy Types

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A. Nomarski (Differential)
B. Hoffmann (Modulation)

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22
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Bright-Field microscopes can be adapted

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Interference-Contrast Microscopy

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23
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For fluorescent microorganisms or those stained with a fluorescent dye

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Fluorescence Microscopy

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24
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Delineates structure and contrasting colors of the nucleus and cytoplasm

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SternheimerMalbin (CV + Safranin O)

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25
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WBCs, ECs, and casts

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SternheimerMalbin (CV + Safranin O)

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26
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Enhances nuclear detail

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0.5% Toluidine Blue

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27
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Differentiates WBCs and RTE cells

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0.5% Toluidine Blue

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28
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Lyses RBCs and enhances nucleus of WBCs

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2% Acetic acid

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29
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Distinguishes RBCs from WBCs, yeasts, oil droplets and crystals

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2% Acetic acid

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30
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Stains TAG and neutral fats (orangered)

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Lipid stains (ORO and Sudan III)

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31
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Identifies free fat droplets and lipidcontaining cells & casts

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Lipid stains (ORO and Sudan III)

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32
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Differentiates Gram (-) to Gram (+) bacteria

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GS

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33
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Bacterial casts

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GS

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34
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Stains eosinophilic granules

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Hansel Stain (Eosin Y + Methylene blue)

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35
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Urinary eosinophils

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Hansel Stain (Eosin Y + Methylene blue)

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36
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A. CELLS

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  1. Red blood cells
  2. White blood cells
  3. Epithelial Cells
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37
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  1. Epithelial Cells
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A. Squamous epithelial cell
B. Transitional epithelial cell
C. Renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cell

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38
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C. Renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cell Variations

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Oval Fat Bodies
Bubble cells

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39
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Lipid-containing RTE cell

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Oval Fat Bodies

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40
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Seen in lipiduria (i.e. nephrotic syndrome)

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Oval Fat Bodies

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41
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Identification of Oval Fat Bodies

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 Lipid Stains
 Polarizing Microscope

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42
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 Lipid Stains for OFB

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TAG and Neutral Fats

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43
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 Polarizing Microscope for OFB

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Maltese-cross appearance

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44
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RTE cell with nonlipid-filled vacuoles

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Bubble Cells

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45
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Seen in acute tubular necrosis

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Bubble Cells

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46
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Glitter cells in Sternheimer-Malbin Stain

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(Pale blue)

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47
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Leukocytes in Sternheimer-Malbin Stain

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(Pale pink)

48
Q

The nucleus of the [?] is about the same size of an RBC

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squamous epithelial cell

49
Q

An increase in [?] exhibiting an abnormal morphology may be indicative of malignancy or viral infection

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TEC

50
Q

[?] from the distal convoluted tubules may be mistaken for WBCs

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RTEs

51
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Reporting of Epithelial Cells
RFMoMa
o Squamous [?]
o Transitional [?]
Reporting of Epithelial Cells
RFMoMa
o Squamous [?]
o Transitional [?]

o RTE Cell [?]
o Oval Fat Bodies [?]

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(LPF)
(HPF)

Ave. number per HPF
Ave. number per HPF

52
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most frequently associated with UTI

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gram negative bacteria

53
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Most common cause of UTI:

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Enterobacteriaceae

54
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Parasites

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o Trichomonas vaginalis
o Schistosoma haematobium ova
o Enterobius vermicularis

55
Q

 Most frequent parasite encountered in urine

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o Trichomonas vaginalis

56
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o Trichomonas vaginalis

 Pear-shaped flagellate (_________ motility)

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Rapid-Darting Motility

57
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o Trichomonas vaginalis

 Method of reporting: ___________

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Rare, Few, Moderate, Many

58
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 Blood fluke with terminal spine

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Schistosoma haematobium ova

59
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 Causes hematuria;

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Schistosoma haematobium ova

60
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associated with bladder cancer

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Schistosoma haematobium ova

61
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Schistosoma haematobium ova

 Specimen:

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24hr unpreserved urine

62
Q

 Most common fecal contaminant

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Enterobius vermicularis

63
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o True yeast infection: ____________________

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With WBC

64
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o Small, refractile oval structures that may or may not bud

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Yeast

65
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= seen in DM patients and IMMUNOCOMPROMISSED

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o Candida albicans

66
Q

Mucus thread

o Major constituent:

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Tamm-Horsefall Protein (Uromodulin)

67
Q

Hematuria

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67
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Hematuria

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Red blood cells

68
Q

Pyuria

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White blood cells

69
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Red blood cells Normal value range:

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0 to 4 PER HPF

70
Q

White blood cells Normal value range:

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0 to 5 PER HPF

71
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Normal Red blood cells

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Smooth, non-nucleated, biconcave disks-shaped sediment

72
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Red blood cells Size

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(7um in diameter)

73
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Hypertonic urine = __________________________

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Crenated

74
Q

Hypotonic urine = __________________________

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Ghost Cell/Large Empty Cell

75
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Glomerular bleeding/damage= __________________________

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RBC Casts

76
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RBC Sources of error:

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Yeast, oil droplets, air bubbles, CaOx monohydrate

77
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Remedy to lyse RBCs

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Addition of 2% HAc

78
Q

Glomerular membrane damage

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Red blood cells

79
Q

vascular injury within GUT

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Red blood cells

80
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glomerular bleeding

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Red blood cells

81
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glomerulonephritis

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Red blood cells

82
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renal calculi

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Red blood cells

83
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malignancies

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Red blood cells

84
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Schistosomiasis

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Red blood cells

85
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strenuous exercise

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Red blood cells

86
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White blood cell Normal value range:

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0 to 5 per HPF

87
Q

predominant WBC

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Neutrophils

88
Q

Granulated and multilobed

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Neutrophils

89
Q

Swells in

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hypotonic (dilute and alkaline) urine

90
Q
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Neutrophils

91
Q

granules undergo Brownian Movement

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Neutrophils

92
Q

*clinically insignificant

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Glitter Cells

93
Q

o Shrinks in

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hypertonic (acidic) urine

94
Q

Eosinophils Normal value range: __________

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<1%

95
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Eosinophils Clinically significant - associated with drug-induced interstitial nephritis

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Urinary Eosinophils

96
Q

Mononuclear cells

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Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Macrophages, Histiocytes

97
Q

Present in small amount

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Mononuclear cells

98
Q

An increase indicates an inflammatory response or renal transplant rejection

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Mononuclear cells

99
Q

Mononuclear cells

 Clinical Significance:

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infection or inflammation in the GUT

100
Q

Mononuclear cells

 Bacterial infection:

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cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, urethritis

101
Q

Mononuclear cells

 Non-bacterial infection:

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glomerulonephritis, SLE, tumors

102
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o Largest cell (30-40 um) with abundant, irregular cytoplasm and prominent nucleus

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Squamous epithelial cell

103
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o Folded cell may resemble casts.

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Squamous epithelial cell

104
Q

Found in the linings of vagina, female urethra and lower portion of male urethra

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Squamous epithelial cell

105
Q

SEC studded with Gardnerella vaginalis; associated with bacterial vaginosis

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Clue Cells

106
Q

Squamous epithelial cell Size

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(30-40 um

107
Q

Transitional epithelial cell (____________)

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Urothelial

108
Q

o Spherical, polyhedral or caudate with centrally located nucleus

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Transitional epithelial cell

109
Q

o From linings of renal pelvis, calyces, ureter, urinary bladder and upper portion of male urethra.

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Transitional epithelial cell

110
Q

o Significant numbers can be seen after catheterization (single, pairs, or in clumps {syncytia})

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Transitional epithelial cell

111
Q

in clumps {?)

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syncytia}

112
Q

o Most clinically significant epithelial cell

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Renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cell

113
Q

o Oblong or round to oval or rectangular and contain an eccentric nucleus and coarsely granulated cytoplasm

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Renal tubular epithelial (RTE) cell

114
Q

o >2 RTE/HPF indicates ___________________

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Tubular Damage