Clin Mic Flashcards
anatomy-formation of the urine
kidney
anatomy0carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
ureter
anatomy-carries the urine out of the body
urethra
anatomy-guards or closes an open tube
sphincter
anatomy: stores the urine
bladder
has highest concentration
urea
yellow pigment product of urobilinogen breakdown
urochrome
acidity of urine
4.6-8.0
spec g of urine
1.010-1.025
Most common type of specimen, random
random urine specimen
First urination upon arising in the morning
Has the greatest urine and bacteria concentration
II. First Morning/overnight Urine Specimen
type of specimen to performed to diagnose and evaluate kidney function
timed urine specimen
after meal (high in carbo)
post prandia/after meal urin specimen
madaming urine
polyuria
onting urine
oliguria