Urinalysis Flashcards
(47 cards)
Major four parts of urinary system
2 kidneys, 2 ureters, bladder, and urethra
What species has a lobulated kidney?
Bovine
What species has a right heart shaped kidney?
Equine
What two hormones control the volume of urine?
ADH (pituitary gland)
Aldosterone (adrenal cortex)
When is the best time to get a urine sample?
1st in morning
What part of the stream is best?
Midstream
Never express a bladder in animals that have what?
Obstructed urethra
What is best collection method for bacterial culture?
Cystocentesis
Urine should be analyzed with what time frame?
30m-1hr
Urine can be refrigerated up to how long?
6-12hrs
What is the normal daily output of urine for cats and dogs?
20-40ml/kg
Polyuria =
Low SpG
Oliguria =
High SpG
URINE
Yellow-amber
Normal
URINE
dark yellow
High SpG
URINE
Light color
Low SpG
URINE
Green
Bile pigments
URINE
Red/brown
Hematuria or hemoglobinuria
URINE
Dark brown
Myoglobinuria
Hazy urine =
Can read letters on page
Cloudy =
Can’t read letters on page
What 2 samples can be used to measure SpG
Whole of supernatant
Is whole or supernatant better for SpG measuring?
Supernatant
Specific gravity measures what
Solids in urine vs weight of same amount of distilled water