Chapter 1: Microscopic Urine Examination

Question 1

The microscopic examination of urine occurs using?

Answer 1

A centrifuge and microscope.

Question 2

What does a centrifuge forces the solid substances from a sample of urine to the bottom of the centrifuge leaving?

Answer 2

Clear fluid on the top.

Question 3

What happens to the supernatant urine?

Answer 3

Is poured off and a drop of sediment placed on a slide and examined microscopically.

Question 4

The microscopic examination is considered to be?

Answer 4

A moderately complex test by CLIA and must be performed by the medical provider.