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[2S] UNIT 9.1 Urea Flashcards

1
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Nitrogen-containing compounds measured after removal of proteins in specimen

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Non-Protein Nitrogen

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Measured by converting nitrogen to ammonia and subsequent reaction with Nessler’s reagent (K2[Hgl4]) to form a yellow product measured spectrophotometrically

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Non-Protein Nitrogen

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3
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NPNs specimen

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Serum, Urea & Plasma (SUP)

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4
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URINE OR PLASMA

Assesses the kidney

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Both

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5
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URINE OR PLASMA

For urea concentration test

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Urine

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6
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Also known as carbamide

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Urea

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7
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Most abundant NPN (50%)

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Urea

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8
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Produced in the liver from amino groups (-NH2) and free ammonia

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Urea

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9
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Major excretory product of protein metabolism

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Urea

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10
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Chemical formula of Urea

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CO(NH2)2

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11
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Evaluation of renal function

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Urea

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12
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Assess hydration status

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Urea

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13
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Determination of nitrogen balance

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Urea

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14
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Aid in the diagnosis of renal disease

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Urea

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15
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More appropriate term for quantification of urea

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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Determination

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16
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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Verify adequacy of dialysis

A

Urea

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17
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T/F: DIALYSIS - ↑ BUN = dialysis isn’t compensating

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T

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18
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Conversion factor of BUN (mg/dL to mmol/L)

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0.357

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19
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BUN DETERMINATION

Most frequently used method

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Enzymatic Method

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20
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BUN DETERMINATION

Uses urease enzyme to catalyze hydrolysis of urea and the liberated ammonium ion (NH4
+) is quantified.

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Enzymatic Method

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21
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BUN DETERMINATION

Most common assay

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ENZYMATIC: Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)-coupled enzymatic reaction

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22
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BUN DETERMINATION

Best as a kinetic measurement

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ENZYMATIC: Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)-coupled enzymatic reaction

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23
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BUN DETERMINATION

Measures rate of disappearance of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) at 340 nm

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ENZYMATIC: Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)-coupled enzymatic reaction

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24
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BUN DETERMINATION

Used in automated systems, multilayer film reagents and dry reagent strips

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ENZYMATIC: Indicator Dye

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25
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BUN DETERMINATION

Measures color change due to change in pH

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ENZYMATIC: Indicator Dye

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26
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BUN DETERMINATION: ENZYMATIC

T/F: NADH is indirectly proportional to ammonia

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F; directly (ammonia originates from the urea)

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27
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BUN DETERMINATION

A specific and rapid test

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ENZYMATIC: Conductometric

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28
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BUN DETERMINATION

Uses electrode to measure rate of increase in conductivity produced by ammonium ions

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ENZYMATIC: Conductometric

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29
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BUN DETERMINATION

Reference method

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ENZYMATIC: Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS)

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30
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BUN DETERMINATION

Used isotopically-labeled compound for quantification

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ENZYMATIC: Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS)

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31
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BUN DETERMINATION

Detects characteristic fragments following ionization

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Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS)

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32
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T/F: Urine should be diluted

A

T bcs mas maraming urea sa urine

33
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Dilution factor of Urine

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1:20 with NSS

34
Q

Irritate the eyes and skin

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Reagent 2: NADH, sodium azide

35
Q

Standard urea

A

50 mg/dL or 8.33 mmol/L (may vary depending on manufacturer)

36
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What type of urine is refrigerated?

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24 hr urine sample

37
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For the reduction of NADH to NAD (reagent)

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Reagent 2: NADH, sodium azide

38
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5 Reagent 1

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RAUGAS

R1 Tris buffer (pH 7.6)
ADP
urease
glutamate
α-ketoglutarate
sodium azide

39
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_ absorbance = ↑ conc. of urea

A

↓

40
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ASSAY REQUIREMENTS

Wavelength: ____
Optical path: ____
Temperature: ____
Read against ______ _____

A

Wavelength: 340 nm
Optical path: 1 cm
Temperature: 37 ͦC
Read against distilled water

41
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Conversion factor of urea to BUN

A

0.466 x C (Urea)

42
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Conversion factor of BUN to urea

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2.14 x C (BUN)

43
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Reference intervals for BUN in adults’ plasma / serum

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CU = 6-20 mg/dL
SI = 2.1-7.1 mmol/L

44
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Reference intervals for BUN in adults’ 24 hr urine

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CU = 12-20 g/day
SI = 0.43-0.71 mmol/day

45
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Elevated urea concentration in blood

A

Azotemia

46
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Increased urea level accompanied by renal failure

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Uremia / Uremic Syndrome

47
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Before the kidney

A

Pre-Renal

48
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Most of the time due to reduced renal blood flow

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Pre-Renal

49
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Less renal blood delivered to the kidney, less urea filtered and excreted in the kidney; increased urea levels

A

Pre-Renal

50
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↑ Urea & Normal Creatinine

A

Pre-Renal

51
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↑ Urea & Creatinine

A

Renal

52
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Normal Urea & ↑ Creatinine

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Post-Renal

53
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

● Congestive heart failure
● Shock

A

Pre-Renal

54
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

● Hemorrhage
● Dehydration

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Pre-Renal

55
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Increased protein catabolism

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Pre-Renal

56
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

High-protein diet

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Pre-Renal

57
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Acute and chronic renal failure

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Renal

58
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Renal disease (glomerular nephritis and tubular necrosis)

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Renal

59
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Urinary tract obstruction

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Post-Renal

60
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

● Renal calculi
● Tumor in the bladder or prostate
● Severe infections

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Post-Renal

61
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T/F: DECREASED CONCENTRATION

The decrease of urea in the body is due to the slow metabolism of proteins in the body

A

T

62
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Low protein intake

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Decreased Concentration

63
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Liver disease

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Decreased Concentration

64
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Severe vomiting and diarrhea

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Decreased Concentration

65
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CAUSES OF ABNORMAL PLASMA UREA CONC

Pregnancy

A

Decreased Concentration

66
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BUN:Urea ratio

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1:2

67
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Measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product Urea

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BUN Test

68
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PROCEDURE

Read Absorbance 1 (A1) at ___?

A

27 secs

69
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PROCEDURE

Set-up the spectrophotometer at _____ wavelength

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340 nm

70
Q

PROCEDURE

Continue the timer and read Absorbance 2 (A2) at
exactly?

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90 seconds

71
Q

Not excreted in urine

A

Amino acids

72
Q

Reabsorbed immediately by the proximal convoluted chain through active transport

A

Amino acids

73
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Urea cycle in what organ

A

Liver

74
Q

Due to the reduced renal function that causes an increase in plasma concentration as a result of compromised urea excretion

A

Renal

75
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Problem in filtering the urea because of issues in the glomerulus

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Renal

76
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Most likely due to the obstruction of urine flow in the urinary tract

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Post-Renal

77
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After the kidney

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Post-Renal

78
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Measures a chromogen produced directly from Urea

A

Direct Method

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