URINE VOLUME, COMPOSITION & TYPES OF SPECIMEN Flashcards
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is a complex, yellowish fluid that is considered as an ultrafiltrate of plasma from which glucose, amino acids, water and other substances essential to body metabolism have been reabsorbed.
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Urine
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The average daily urine output
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1200-1500 ml
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Urine is normally how many percent if water & solutes
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95% water
5% solutes
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a metabolic waste product produced in the
liver from the breakdown of protein and amino acids, accountsfor nearly half of the total dissolved solids in urine.
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Urea
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Other organic substances include primarily
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creatinine and uric acid
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Inorganic substances in urine:
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chloride, sodium and potassium
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Formed elements:
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cells, casts, crystals, mucus, and bacteria
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Formed elements:
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cells, casts, crystals, mucus, and bacteria
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Factors that could affect urine concentration:
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● Dietary intake
● Physical activity
● Body metabolism
● Endocrine functions
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PRIMARY COMPONENTS IN NORMAL URINE
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Urea
Creatinine
Uric acid
Chloride
Sodium
Potassium
Phosphate
Ammonium
Calcium
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Primary organic component.
Product of metabolism of protein and amino acids
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Urea
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Primary organic component.
Product of metabolism of protein and amino acids
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Urea
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Product of metabolism of creatine by muscles
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Creatinine
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Product of breakdown of nucleic acid in food and cells
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Uric acid
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Primary inorganic component.
Found in combination with sodium (table salt) and many other inorganic substances
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Chloride
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Primarily from salt, varies by intake
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Sodium
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Combined with chloride and other salts
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Potassium
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Combines with sodium to buffer the blood
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Phosphate
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Regulates blood and tissue fluid acidity
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Ammonium
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Combines with chloride, sulfate, and phosphate
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Calcium
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How do you determine whether a specimen is urine?
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Creatinine, urea, sodium and chloride content are higher in urine than in other body fluids.
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Determines by the body’s state of hydration
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Urine volume
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Normal daily urine output
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1200-1500mL
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Normal range or urine output
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600-2000 ml
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Urine volume is influenced by factors including:
• Fluid intake
• Fluid loss from nonrenal sources
• Variations in secretion of ADH
• Excretion of increased amounts of dissolved solids (e.g., glucose, salts)
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It is because of persistent production of more than 2000-3000ml of urine in 24 hours.
Polyuria
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It is related to an abnormal decrease in urine output. It is always accompanied by hypersthenuria (1.030). It is observed in dehydration, renal insufficiency, poorly compensated heart disease, calculi formation, kidney tumors.
Oliguria
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It pertains to the total suppression of urine production or complete cessation or blockage or urine flow. It can be seen in severe acute nephritis, mercury poisoning, obstructive uropathy and kidney failure.
Anuria
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It is related to the excretion of more than 500 ml urine at night.
Nocturia
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It is related to the excretion of more than 500 ml urine at night.
Nocturia
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Causes excessive water loss from
vomiting, diarrhea, perspiration, severe burns
Oliguria
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Causes any serious damage to the kidneys or from a decrease in the flow of blood to the kidneys
Anuria
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apparent in individuals with chronic progressive renal failure
Nocturia
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associated with diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.
May be induced artificially by diuretics,
caffeine, or alcohol.
Polyuria
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Indicates a concentrated urine.
Hypersthenuria
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SG of hypersthenuria
> 1.010
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Indicates a urine that is neither concentrated nor diluted.
Isosthenuria
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SG of Isosthenuria
≈ 1.010
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Indicates a dilute urine.
Hyposthenuria
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SG of hyposthenuria
< 1.010
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It is transitory increase in urine volume due to intake of diuretics (alcohol, caffeine, polydipsia)
Diuresis
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Caused by defects in insulin production or function, leading to high body glucose levels.
Diabetes Mellitus
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Results from decreased ADH production or function, leading to inadequate water reabsorption from plasma filtrate.
Diabetes Insipidus
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Hormone involve in D. mellitus
Insulin
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Hormone involved in D.insipidus
ADH
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Hyperglycemia in D.mellitus
Present
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Hyperglycemia in D.insipidus
Absent
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SG in D.mellitus
Increased
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SG in D.insipidus
Decreased
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Polyuria in D.mellitus
Present
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Polyuria in D.insipidus
Present
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Color of urine in D.mellitus
Darker
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Color of urine in D.insipidus
Clearer
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True or false:
Both D.mellitus and D.insipidus cause increased fluid intake and urine volume, with polyuria often being the initial symptom.
True
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____________ hydration status = ADH is suppressed = increased urine output/volume = diluted urine specimen = low specific gravity (Physical exam: lighter
urine color)
Increased
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__________hydration status = ADH is preserved = decreased urine output/volume = concentrated urine specimen = high specific gravity (Physical exam: darker urine color)
Decreased
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Confirmation if a specimen is a urine:
• Urea nitrogen = 600mg/100mL
• Creatinine = 50mg/100mL
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TYPES OF URINE SPECIMEN
Random urine sample
First morning urine sample
Fasting/second morning urine sample
2-hour post prandial
Glucose tolerance specimen
Early afternoon specimen
12-hour morning specimen
24-hour specimen
Drug specimen
Midstream clean-catch
Three-glass urine collection
Catheterized specimen
Suprapubic aspiration
Stamey-Meares test
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• It is a specimen that is collected anytime of the day and is commonly used as a routine screening test for disease diagnosis.
• Is affected by the most recent food, most recent activity, and most recent medication and supplement.
Note/s: Also known as occasional urine sample
Random urine sample
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It is the first urine that is voided in the day after a person has assumed a supine position. It is used for routine screening, pregnancy testing and detection of orthostatic proteinuria.
First morning urine sample
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A concentrated specimen (acidic), ensuring
detection of chemicals and formed elements that may not be present in a dilute random specimen.
First morning urine sample
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Type of proteinuria:
• Physiologic
• Not associated to a disease
Orthostatic proteinuria
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Type of proteinuria
• Pathologic
• Kidney problem
• Damaged glomerular filtration
Renal proteinuria
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analyte in urine will be taken back in the systematic circulation
Reabsorption
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allows analyte to be secreted to be part of the urine
Secretion
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Positive pregnancy test w/out intercourse in male indicates
testicular cancer
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Positive pregnancy test w/out intercourse in female indicates
Ovarian cancer
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It is concentrated during the first three months of pregnancy
b-HCG
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It is intended for diabetic screening or monitoring.
Fasting/second morning urine sample
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Urine sample for Monitoring Insulin Therapy
2-hour post prandial
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• Collected along with OGTT Samples
• Tested for Glucose and Ketones
Glucose tolerance specimen
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The plasma concentration of an analyte in blood wherein tubular reabsorption stops when glucose is ________, the proximal convoluted tubule stops absorbing glucose and excrete it in the urine.
> 160-180
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It is intended for urobilinogen determination (alkaline tide). Usually collected at 2-4pm
Early afternoon specimen
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37% - 47% Formalin is used
ADDIS COUNT
12-hour morning specimen
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Used for measuring the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and for hormonal studies.
24-hour specimen
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Adding urine formed before the start of the
collection period will falsely _______ the results.
elevate
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failure to include the urine produced at the end of the collection period will falsely ________ the results.
decrease
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It is a sample designed for drug analysis wherein about 30-45 ml. of urine is collected within 4 minutes.
Drug specimen
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Drug specimen temperature is also measured, and it should be within what range
32.5 to 37.7°C.
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a documented process that
tracks the collection, transfer, handling, and storage of evidence or samples to ensure their integrity and prevent tampering throughout the testing or legal process.
Chain of custody
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NRL for Confirmatory Drug Test (URINE)
East Avenue Medical Center (NRL)
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It is the least traumatic routine screening for urinalysis and bacterial culture. It is usually the method of choice for obtaining non-contaminated specimens.
Midstream clean-catch
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It is used for prostatic infection determination.
Three-glass urine collection
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______________ will show increased white blood cell counts and bacteria in the second and third containers, while _________________ will demonstrate white blood cell counts and bacteria higher in the third container than in the first specimen.
Urinary tract infections will show increased white blood cell counts and bacteria in the second and third containers, while prostate infections will demonstrate white blood cell counts and bacteria higher in the third
container than in the first specimen.
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It is used if the patient is having difficulty voiding. It can also be used in a female patient to avoid vaginal contamination, especially during menstruation.
Catheterized specimen
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• It is a process of collecting bladder urine for bacterial culture and cytology. Sometimes, it is used in place of
catheterization for obtaining a single urine sample.
• Completely free of extraneous contamination, particularly in infants or children.
Suprapubic aspiration
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Test for prostatitis that includes examination of four urine specimens
Stamey-Meares test
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Urine preservatives
Refrigeration
Acids(biric acid, HCL, acetic acid, tartaric acid)
Formalin(Formaldehyde)
Sodium fluoride
Commercial preservative tablets
Urine Collection Kits4(becton, Dickinson, Rutherford, NJ)
Light gray and gray C&S tube
Yellow UA plus tube
Cherry red/yellow preservative plus tube
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Preservative that prevents bacterial growth for 24 hours
Refrigeration
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Advantage: does not interfere with chemical tests
Disadvantage: precipitates amorphous and urates
Refrigeration
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Advantage: Prevents bacterial growth and metabolism
Disadvantage: Interferes with analysis of drugs and hormones
Acids (boric acid, HCL, acetic acid, tartaric acid)
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Keeps pH at about 6.0 Can be used for transport of urine cultures
Acids
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Advantage: Excellent sediment preservative
Disadvantage: Acts as a reducing agent, interfering with chemical tests for glucose, blood, leukocyte esterase, and copper reduction
Formalin (formaldehyde)
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Advantage: Good preservative for drug analyses
Disadvantage: Inhibits reagent strip tests for glucose, blood, and leukocytes
Sodium fluoride
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Advantage: Convenient when refrigera- tion not possible. Have controlled concentration to minimize interference
Disadvantage: Check tablet composition to determine possible effects on desired tests
Commercial preservative tablets
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Contains collection cup, transfer straw, culture and sensitivity (C&S) preser- vative tube, or UA tube
Urine Collection Kits4 (Becton, Dickinson, Rutherford, NJ)
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Advantage: Specimen stable at room temperature (RT) for 48 hours; prevents bacterial growth and metabolism
Disadvantage: Do not use if urine is below minimum fill line
Addtnl: Preservative is boric acid, sodium borate, and sodium formate. Keeps pH at about 6.0
Light gray and gray C&S tube
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Advantage: Use on automated instruments
Disadvantage: Must refrigerate within 2 hours
Addtnl: Round or conical bottom, no preservative
Yellow UA Plus tube
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Advantage: Specimen stable for 72 hours at RT; instrument-compatible
Disadvantage: Must be filled to minimum fill line. Bilirubin and urobilinogen may be decreased if speci- men is exposed to light and left at RT
Addtnl: Preservative is sodium pro- pionate, ethyl paraben, and chlorhexidine. Round or conical bottoms
Cherry red/yellow Preservative Plus tube
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What fixative is best for cell cytology?
Saccomanno fixative
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What analytes will increase when urine is unpreserved
pH
Bacteria
Odor
Nitrite
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What analytes will decrease when urine is unpreserved?
Clarity
Glucose
Ketones
Bilirubin
Urobilinogen
RBCs & WBCs and casts
Trichomonas
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Color of urine when unpreserved
Modified/darkened
