1. URINE AND HISTORY - LEC Flashcards
References to the study of urine can be found in the drawings of cavemen and in Egyptian hieroglyphics, such as the
Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus
Although physicians from ancient Egypt
lacked the sophisticated testing mechanisms now available, they were able to obtain diagnostic information from such basic observations such as
color, turbidity, odor, volume, viscosity,
and even sweetness
When did testing for glucose progress from ant testing and taste testing due to Frederik Dekkers’ discovery
1694
Who discovered albuminuria by boiling urine?
Frederik Dekkers
The credibility of urinalysis became compromised when __________ without medical credentials began offering their predictions to the public for a healthy fee
they are also known as ________
charlatans
pisse prophets
The revelations in this book inspired
the passing of the first medical licensure laws in England
Pisse Prophets by Thomas Bryant in 1627
introduced the concept of urinalysis
as part of a doctor’s routine patient examination in 1827
Richard Bright
The invention of the microscope in the 17th century led to the examination of urinary sediment and to the development of methods for quantitating the microscopic sediment is led by
Thomas Addis
Two unique characteristics of a urine specimen account why it is still considered for routine analysis
- A urine specimen is readily available and easily collected.
- Urine contains information, which can be obtained by inexpensive laboratory tests, about many of the body’s major metabolic functions
The reasons for performing urinalysis identified by CLSI include
aiding in the diagnosis of disease
screening asymptomatic populations for undetected disorders,
monitoring the progress of disease and the effectiveness of therapy
Reabsorption of water and filtered substances essential to body function converts approximately____________ of filtered plasma to the average daily urine output of _________,
depending on fluid intake
170,000 mL
1200 mL
Urine is normally 95% water and 5% solutes, although considerable variations in the
concentrations of these solutes can occur due to the influence of factors such as
dietary intake
physical activity
body metabolism
endocrine functions
a metabolic waste product produced in the liver from the breakdown of protein and amino acids, accounts for nearly half of the total dissolved solids in urine
Urea
Other organic substances found in urine include primarily
creatinine and uric acid
The major inorganic solid dissolved in urine is
chloride
followed by:
sodium and potassium
Why is it difficult to establish normal levels for inorganic compounds in urine
Dietary intake greatly influences the concentration of inorganic compounds in urine
Other substances found in urine besides organic and inorganic compounds include
hormones, vitamins, and medications
Although not a part of the original plasma filtrate, the urine also may contain
formed elements, such as
cells
casts
crystals
mucus
bacteria
Sometimes it is necessary to determine whether a fluid is urine. The best way to do so is
is to consider the components
of the specimen.
Creatinine, urea, sodium, and chloride are
significantly higher in urine
Urine volume depends on the
amount of water that the kidneys
excrete
Factors that influence urine volume include
fluid intake
fluid loss from nonrenal sources
variations in the secretion of (ADH)
need to excrete increased amounts of dissolved solids, such as glucose or salts
a decrease in urine output
Oliguria
Range of clinical oliguria
less than 1 mL/kg/hr in infants
less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr in children,
less than 400 mL/day in adults
is seen commonly when the body enters a state of dehydration as a result of excessive water loss from vomiting, diarrhea, perspiration, or severe burns.
Oliguria
cessation of urine flow
may result from any serious damage to the kidneys or from a decrease in the flow of blood to the kidneys
anuria
An increase in the nocturnal excretion of urine is termed
nocturia
The kidneys excrete two to three times more urine during when?
day compared to night
an increase in daily urine volume
Polyuria
Range of clinical polyuria
greater than 2.5 L/day in adults
greater than 2.5 to 3 mL/kg/day in children
Polyuria is often associated with
diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus
Polyuria may be induced artificially by
diuretics, caffeine, or alcohol
Primary organic component. Product of
metabolism of protein and amino acids
Urea
Product of metabolism of creatine by
muscles
Creatinine
Product of breakdown of nucleic acid in
food and cells
Uric acid
Primary inorganic component in urine . Found in combination with sodium (table salt)
and many other inorganic substances
Chloride
Primarily from salt, varies by intake
Sodium
Combined with chloride and other salts
Potassium
Combines with sodium to buffer the
blood
Phosphate
Regulates blood and tissue fluid acidity
Ammonium
Combines with chloride, sulfate, and
phosphate
Calcium
Although appearing to be dilute, a urine specimen from a patient with diabetes mellitus has a ___________________
because of the increased glucose content.
high specific gravity
is the medical definition of excessive thirst
increased ingestion of water
Polydipsia
Main difference between Diabetes mellitus and insipidus
Mellitus - Increased SG, Decreased production or function of insulin
Insipidus - Decreased SG, Decreased production or function of ADH
Main increased component in urine when person has diabetes mellitus
Glucose
Main deficiency when patient has Diabetes insipidus
ADH
Main deficiency when patient has Diabetes mellitus
Insulin
urine is a biohazardous substance
whose handling requires the observance of
Standard Precautions
Urine Specimens must be collected in
clean, dry, leakproof containers
Containers for routine urinalysis should have a wide mouth because?
to facilitate collections from female patients
Containers for routine urinalysis should have a wide flat bottom because?
to prevent overturning
Specimen containers should be made of clear material because?
to allow for determination of color and clarity
The recommended capacity of a urine specimen container is
50 mL
50 mL specimen containers for routine urinalysis is recommended because?
to allow 12 mL of specimen needed for microscopic analysis
additional specimen for repeat analysis
enough room for the specimen to be mixed by swirling the container
Recommended containers for urine microbiological studies
Individually packaged sterile containers with secure closures
Containers suggested if more than 2 hours elapse between specimen collection and analysis
Sterile containers
is a nonsterile, plastic holder device that contains a needle with a straw attachment that can be used with the collection container to fill evacuation tubes.
BD Vacutainer Urine Transfer Straw
automated reagent strip testing
All specimens must be labeled immediately after collection with
patient’s last and first name
identification number
the date and time of collection
additional information such as the
patient’s age and location
health-care provider’s name
preservative used, if any
Where should labels be attached?
container, not the lid
must accompany specimens delivered to the laboratory
requisition form
Additional information on the form can include
method of collection or type of specimen
possible interfering medications
patient’s clinical information
a must be recorded on the requisition form.
Time specimen is received in the laboratory
The laboratory should reject specimens that are
improperly labeled and/or collected
Situations leading to specimens that should be rejected can include:
- Specimens in containers that are unlabeled or improperly labeled
- Labels and requisition forms that do not match
- Specimens contaminated with feces or toilet paper
- Containers with contaminated exteriors
- Specimens of insufficient quantity
- Specimens that have been transported improperly
- Specimens that have not been preserved correctly during a time delay
- Specimens for urine culture collected in a nonsterile container
- Inappropriate collection for the type of testing needed (for example, midstream clean-catch specimen for bacterial culture)
After collection, specimens should be delivered to the laboratory promptly and tested within
2 hours