Urinalysis- MAcrocoscopic Flashcards

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Red blood cells within the urine can come from any point along
the urinary tract.________________ red blood cells are often a sign of
glomerular disease.

A

Dysmorphic

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The __________________, because it is the most concentrated,
is often the best specimen for analysis. Some procedures may require
a 12- or 24-hour urine sample.

A

first voided morning urine

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Specific gravity and osmolality measurements reflect the
_________________. After a period of dehydration,
the osmolality should be three to four times that of plasma.

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concentrating ability of the kidneys

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**Proteinuria greater than_______________ **is seen in the nephrotic syndrome.
Although nephrotic syndrome is usually seen in primary renal disease,
it is occasionally seen in a systemic disease that affects the kidneys.

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** 4 g/day**

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Ketonuria can be seen in diabetic individuals. It can also be seen in
other states, such as____________________________

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** febrile illness and cachexia.**

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The dipstick nitrite and leukocyte esterase tests are used to help
___________________. Positive results should be confirmed
by microscopic analysis of the urine.

A

diagnose urinary tract infection

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Urinary calculi are most commonly formed from _______________ Workup of
habitual stone formers should include analysis of both the urine and
the stone.

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calcium.

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The recommended capacity for the container is_______________-, which allow collection of the 12 mL specimen for microscopic analysis.

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50mL

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The specimen should be delivered within________________if not use refrigeration or chemical preservatives……

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2 hours

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Pediatric specimens are collected using clear__________________ to attach to the genital area.

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plastic bags with adhesive

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Odor: Ammonia-like
________________

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(Urea-splitting bacteria)

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Odor: offensive
________________

A

Old specimen, pus or inflammation

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13
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_______________
Glucose\

A

-Sweet

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14
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Fruity
__________

A

Ketones

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Maple syrup-like
______________________

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Maple Syrup Urine Disease

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Colorless

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Diluted urine

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Deep Yellow
______

A

Concentrated Urine, Riboflavin

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Yellow-Green

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Bilirubin / Biliverdin

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Red

A

Blood / Hemoglobin

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Brownish-red
\

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Acidified Blood (Acute GN)

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Brownish-black

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Homogentisic acid (Melanin)

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The yellow color of urine is due to______________

. It is a product of endogenous metabolism.
 Additional pigments are uroerythryn urobilin which are present in small amount.

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Q

:
Typically cells or crystals.
− Cellular elements and bacteria will clear by centrifugation.
− Crystals dissolved by a variety of methods.
− Microscopic examination will determine which is present.

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Use to measure specific gravity in urine manually?

A
  1. Urinometer
  2. Refractometer
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– Consists of a **weighted float** attached to a scale that has been calibrated in terms of urine specific gravity. – **Displaces a volume of liquid equal to its weight**and has been designed to sink to a level of **1.000 in distilled water.** – **Less accurate t**han other methods **– Not recommended** – Uses large amounts of urine  READ 1st  The container must also be wide enough to allow it to float without touching the sides and from resting at the bottom.
Urinometer:
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– **Determines the concentration** of dissolved particles – Does by **measuring the refractive index** o It is a **comparison of the velocity of light** in air with the **velocity of light in a solution.** – The specific gravity scale is calibrated in terms of the angles at which the light passes through the specimen. – It uses a small amount of urine **(1-2 drops).**
Refractometer:
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The blood level at which tubular re-absorption stops(renal threshold) for glucose is approximately\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
160-180 mg/dL
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Uses and Limitations of Urine Glucose Detection Significance \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
– Diabetes mellitus. – Renal glycosuria.
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What are the limitations of glucose reagent strip method?
Limitations – Interference: reducing agents, ketones. – Only measures glucose and not other sugars. – Renal threshold must be passed in order for glucose to spill into the urine.
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Other Tests –\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ test for reducing sugars.
CuSO4
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Detection of Reducing Sugars\* by CuSO4 Sugar Disease(s) Galactose: Galactosemias Fructose :Fructosuria, Fructose Intolerance, etc. Lactose :Lactase Deficiency Pentoses :Essential Pentosuria Maltose: Non-pathogenic **\* NOT Sucrose because it is not a reducing sugar.**  It uses your\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ which was developed in 1908 (copper sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium citrate buffer)  Blue to orange/red
Benedict’s solution
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Uses and Limitations of **Urine Bilirubin** Detection Significance
 Increased direct bilirubin (correlates with urobilinogen and serum bilirubin) Limitations  Interference: **prolonged exposure of sample to light**  Only measures **direct bilirub**in--will not pick up indirect bilirubin
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Other Tests – (more sensitive **tablet version of same assay**) – Serum test for total and direct bilirubin is more informative
Ictotest
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Significance of Test for Ketones
– Diabetic ketoacidosis – Prolonged fasting
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Limitations – **Interference:** expired reagents (degradation with exposure to moisture in air) – **Only measures acetoacetate** not other ketone bodies (such as in rebound ketosis).
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Other Tests for Ketone (more sensitive tablet version of same assay)
– Ketostix (more sensitive tablet version of same assay)
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Other Tests for Ketone – Serum glucose measurement to confirm
DKA
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Specimens with a **pH of 6.5** or **higher** will have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_readings cause by **interference** with the **Bromthymol blue indicato**r (the blue-green readings associated with an alkaline pH correspond to a low specific gravity reading). It is recommended to add 0.005 to specific gravity readings when the pH is 6.5 or higher.
decreased
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Chemical tests for blood uses the\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_of hemoglobin to catalyze a reaction between **hydrogen peroxide and the chromogen tetramethylbenzidine** to produce an oxidized chromogen which has a green-blue color.
pseudoperoxidase activity
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Uses and Limitations of Urine Blood Detection Significance – Hematuria (nephritis, trauma, etc) – Hemoglobinuria (hemolysis, etc) – Myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis, etc) Limitations
– Interference: reducing agents, microbial peroxidases – Cannot distinguish between the above disease processes Other Tests – Urine microscopic examination – Urine cytology
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Uses and Limitations of Urine pH Detection Significance – Acidic (less than 4.5): metabolic acidosis, high-protein diet – Alkaline (greater than 8.0): **renal tubular acidosis (\>5.5**) Limitations \
– Interference: bacterial overgrowth (alkaline or acidic) – “run over effect” effect of protein pad on pH indicator pad
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