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Potential harmful microorganisms

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BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

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3 routes of infection

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  1. Inhalation
  2. Ingestion
  3. Direct inoculation or skin contact
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6 components (Chain of infection)

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IREMES
1. Infectious agent
2. Reservoir
3. Exit portal
4. Mode of transmission
5. Entry portal
6. Susceptible host

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PPE

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  1. Gloves
  2. Fluid resistant gowns
  3. Eye and face shields
  4. Countertop shields
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The primary method of infection transmission

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HAND CONTACT

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BEST WAY to break the chain of infection

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HANDWASHING

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HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

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  1. Wet hands with warm water.
  2. Apply antimicrobial soap.
  3. Rub to form a lather, create friction, and loosen debris.
  4. Thoroughiy clean between fingers, including thumbs, under fingernails and rings, and up to the
    When hands wrist for at least [15 (or 20) seconds]
  5. Rinse hands in a DOWNWARD POSITION.
  6. Dry with a paper towel.
  7. Turn off faucets with a clean paper towel to apply alcohol prevent recontamination.
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HANDWASHING SONG

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Happy Birthday (2x)

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When hands are visibly soiled

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Wash hands with soap and water

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When hands are NOT visibly soiled

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Apply alocohol based hand rub
(ex. Sanitizer)

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ALL biological waste, except _____, must be placed in appropriate containers labeled with the biohazard symbol.

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URINE

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Accepted BIOHAZARD label

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FLUORESCENT ORANGE

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Disinfection of the sink using a _____, should be perform _____. (Effective for ____; used for disinfecting countertops and spills)

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1:5 or 1:10 dilution of sodium hypochlorite
Daily
1 month

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Eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores.

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DISINFECTION

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Chemical spills best first aid

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Flush the area with amounts of water for at least 15 minutes the seek for medical attention.

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What will you do for alkali or acid burn in the eye?

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Wash out eye thoroughly with running water for 15 minutes.
DO NOT NEUTRALIZE CHEMICALS that come in contact with the skin.
Acid spills on floors can be neutralized and then soaked up with wet rags or spills.

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CHEMICAL HANDLING

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ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER

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NFPA number 1 quadrant

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YELLOW
(Reactivity/Stability hazard)

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May deteriorate/ detonate

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4

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2 represents?

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Violent chemical change

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3 represents

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Shock & heat may deteriorate/detonate

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0 and 1 represents

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0- stable
1- unstable when heated

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Second quadrant

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WHITE quadrant (Specific hazard)
OXY- oxidizer
ACID- acid
ALK- alkali
COR- corrosive
W- use no water
Radiation

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3rd quadrant

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BLUE quadrant (HEALTH hazard)

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0, 2 and 3 represents?
0- normal material 2- hazardous 3- extreme danger
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1 and 4 represents
1- slightly hazardous 4- deadly
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4th quadrant
RED (flammability hazard)
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Will not burn
0
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1 and 2 represents
1- above 200^F 2- below 200^F
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3 and 4 represents
3- below 100^F 4- below 73^F
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DEGREE OF HAZARDS (hazard index) “No SMS Ex’s”
0- NO/Minimal hazard 1- Slight hazard 2- Moderate hazard 3- Serious hazard 4- Extreme/Severe
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Electrical hazard
*DO NOT OPERATE equipment with wet hands. *All electrical equipment is grounded in a 3-cronsed plug to avoid electric shock. *If electrical shock occurs, never touch the person er the equipment involved. - Turn off the circuit breaker - Unplug the equipment - Move the equipment using a nonconductive glass or wood object
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All laboratory personnel must be involved in laboratory fire drills at least ____
ANNUALLY
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When a fire is discovered?
RACE RESCUE anyone in immediate danger ALARM (Activate the institutional fire alarm system) CONTAIN (Close all doors to potentially affected areas) EXTINGUISH/ EVACUATE (Attempt to extinguish the fire, if possible; exit the area) ALWAYS CHOOSE EXTINGUISH!!
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To operate a Fire extinguisher?
PASS PULL the pin AIM the base of the fire SQUEEZE handles SWEEP nozzle side to side
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Ordinary combustibles; PAPER, cloth, rubbish, plastic, WOOD Type of fire? Type of extinguisher?
Type A fire WATER, dry chemical, loaded steam
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Cooking media: grease, oils, tats Type of fire and extinguisher?
Type K fire Liquid designed to prevent splashing and cool the fire
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Flammable metals: mercury, magnesium, sodium, lithium
Type D fire Metal X, sand; dry powder; fought by fire fighters only
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Flammable liquids: grease, gasoline, paints, oil
Type B fire Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, halon foam
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Electrical equipment and motor switches
Type C fire Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, halon
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Detonation (Arsenal fire)
Type E fire Allowed to burn out and nearby materials protected
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Best fire extinguisher for electrical fire?
HALON (BC)
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The most common all purpose extinguishers
ABC (dry chemical extinguishers)
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Kidney weights approximately ____ & measures ____
150 g 12.5 cm x6 cm x2.5 cm
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Ureter length ___ Urethra - ___ cm long in women and ___ cm long in men About every ______, small amounts of urine are emptied into the bladder from the ureters. Urine is actually a fur biopsy of the kidney
25 cm long 4 cm long in women 24 cm long in men 10-15 seconds
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Basic strustural & functional unit of the kidney
Nephrons 1. Cortical nephrons (85%) - removal of waste products and nutrients reabsorption 2. Juxtamedullary - urine concentration 1 to 1.5 million nephrons PER kidney Consists of glomerulus and renal tubules
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ORDER OF URINE FORMATION:
1. Glomerulus 2. Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) -NEAR 3. Loop of Henle (LH) 4. Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)- FAR 5. Collecting duct (CD)- last part of nephron 6. Calyx 7. Renal Pelvis
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The kidney receives ____ of the total cardiac output.
25%
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ORDER of RENAL blood flow
1. RENAL ARTERY - blood in -unfiltered 2. Afferent arteriole - approaching 3. Glomerulus - plasma filtration of substances 4. Efferent arteriole - exiting 5. Peritubular capillaries - capillaries surrounding renal tubules (reabsorption and secretion) 6. Vasa recta in LH (selective reabsorption) 7. Renal vein - blood out - filtered
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2 kidneys Total renal blood flow:
1,200 mL/min
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Total renal plasma flow:
600-700 mL/min
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The "working portion" of the kidney Coil of approx. 8 capillary lobes (capillary tuff) located w/in the Bowman's capsule ★Attached to the glomerular basement membrane are the podocytes (epithelial cells) ★ Resembles a SIEVE "salaan" Non-selective filter of plasma substances with MW of <70,000 Da - easy pass Approximately 1% of the filtered plasma volume is actually excreted as urine
GLOMERULUS
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GLOMERULAR FILTRATION BARRIER
1. Capillary endothelium with its large open pores " Fenestrated" 2. Trilayer basement membrane (lamina rara interna, lamina densa, lamina rara externa) 3. Filtration diaphragm found between the podocytes of Bowman's space
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What are the glomerular filtrate?
SWAGU Salts Water Amino acids Glucose Urea
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Glomerular filtrate SG
1. 010
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A protein that is not filtered by the glomerulus because of its negative charge. Has a molecular weight of 69, 000 Da Can be positive if the pH is _____
ALBUMIN <4.9
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First function to be affected in renal disease
TUBULAR REABSORPTION
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RENAL THRESHOLD FOR GLUCOSE
160-180 mg/dL
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Alter urine concentration
PCT, LH, DCT, CD
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The major site for reabsorption
PCT (65%)
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Highly impermeable to water
Ascending LH
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During Hyponatremia what will happen to amino acids, glucose and urea? Aldosterone _____ (increase or decrease) ADH ______
100% amino acids are reabsorbs Glucose reabsorbs (
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Hypernatremia
SWGU will be excreted in the urine. Aldosterone -DECREASED ADH- DECREASED 0% amino acids More than or equal renal threshold for GLUCOSE 60% urea will be excreted
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What are the substances that are ACTIVELY transport by the PCT?
Glucose Amino acids Salts
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What is the substance that is ACTIVELY transport by the ASCENDING LH?
Chloride
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What is the substances that is ACTIVELY transport by the PCT and DCT?
Sodium
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What is/are the substances that is/are PASSIVELY transport by the PCT, ascending LH and CD?
WATER
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What is/are the substances that is/are PASSIVELY transport by the PCT, ascending LH?
UREA
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What is/are the substances that is/are PASSIVELY transport by the ascending loop of henle?
SODIUM
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Regulates WATER REABSORPTION in the DCT and CD?
Anti-Diuretic hormone (ADH/VASOPRESSIN)
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ADH deficiency
DIABETES INSIPIDUS DI- “Dami Ihi”
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ADH excess
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH)
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Increased Body Hydration ___ ADH ____ Urine volume
Decreased, Increased
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Decreased body hydration ____ADH ____urine volume
INCREASED, DECREASED
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Regulates SODIUM REABSORPTION
ALDOSTERONE
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RAAS is activated by:
Decreased Na, Decreased BP Dilation: afferent Constriction: efferent
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Activated RAAS
Increased BP Constriction: Afferent
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Effects of Angiotension II
- Release of Aldosterone S ADH (Increased Sodium & water reabsorption) - Vasoconstriction (Increased blood pressure) - Corrects renal blood flow
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Juxtaglomerular apparatus consists of the JG cells produces ____ in the afferent arteriole
RENIN
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Macula Densa ________ of the DCT
Detects decrease in BP
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ACTION OF RAAS
1. Dilates the afferent arteriole & constricts the efferent arteriole 2. Stimulates sodium reabsorption in the PCT 3. Triggers the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone to cause sodium reabsorption & potassium excretion in the DCT and CD 4. Triggers release of anti-diuretic hormone by the hypothalamus to stimulate water reabsorption in the CD
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2 Major Functions of tubular secretion
1. Regulation of the acid-base balance in the body through secretion of hydrogen ions (in the form of NH4 and H2P04). 2. Elimination of waste products not filtered by the glomerulus
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Major site for removal of non-filtered substances.
PROXIMAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE
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Failure to produce an acid urine due to inability to secrete hydrogen ions
RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS
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What is the relationship between pH and Hydrogen ions?
INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL
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RENAL TUBULAR ACIDOSIS
Increased hydrogen ions in the blood Decreased hydrogen ions in the urine Increased pH = alkaline
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Used to evaluate glomerular filtration. Measure the rate at which the kidneys are able to remove a filterable substance from the blood.
CLEARANCE TEST
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What clearance test is obsolete, oldest, not accurate, present in all urine specimen (40% is reabsorbed)
UREA
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Most common but not reliable indicator to patient suffering from muscle wasting diseases.
CREATININE (ENDOGENOUS)
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GOLD STANDARD test for glomerular filtration
INULIN (EXOGENOUS)
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better marker of renal tubular function than of GFR
Beta2-microglobulin (MW: 11,800 Da)
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Creatinine Clearance Formula
Ccr (mL/min)= UV/P x 1.73m^2 Where: Ccr= Creatinine clearance U = Urine creatinine (mg/dL) P= Plasma creatinine V= Urine volume (mL/min) A= Body surface area Normal values Male 107-139 mL/min Female 87-107 mL/min
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Is a measure of the completeness of a 24-hour urine collection
CREATININE CLEARANCE
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By far the greatest source of error in any clearance procedure utilizing urine is the use of ______
IMPROPERLY TIMED URINE SPECIMENS Around 7-10% of creatinine is secreted by the renal tubules.
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Variables used in Estimated GFR formula developed by cockgroft and gault
Age Sex Body weight in kg Formula: Ccr= (140–age)(body wight in kg)/72x serum creatinine in mg/dL Results x 0.85 (if female)
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Modification of Diet in Renal disease (MDRD) system formula variables:
Ethinicity BUN Serum albumin
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used to evaluate tubular reabsorption
CONCENTRATION TESTS
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Patient is deprived of fluid for up to 24 hours # Urine S.G. after 12-hour restricted fluid diet is about 1.022 or more # Urine S.G. after 24-hour restricted fluid diet is about 1.026 or more
Obsolete test 1. Fishberg test
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Patient maintains normal diet and fluid intake Compare day & night urine in terms of volume & S.G.
Obsolete test 2. Mosenthal test
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Influenced by the number & density of particles in a solution
Recently used tests 1. Specific gravity
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Influenced by the number of particles in a solution More preferred than S.G. determination More precise than osmolarity because it does not vary with temperature Methods include freezing point osmometry & vapor pressure osmometry NV =1-3x (275 to 900 mOsm/kg) than of serum (275 to 300 mOsm/ kg)
4. Osmolality
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most commonly used; reference method for tubular secretion and renal blood flow
p-aminohippuric acid (PAH) test
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obsolete; results are hard to interpret
Phenolsulfonphthaiein (PSP) test
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inferred diagnoses from urine evaluation
Hippocrates, Aristotle and the ancient Egyptians
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4 temperaments/ humors:
1. Sanguineous (blood) 2. Choieric (vellow bile) 3. Phlegmatic (phlegm) 4. Melancholic (black bile)
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The __________ of urine was used by the Babylonians and Egyptians to detect diabetes Hindu physicians noticed that ________ attracted ants
“taste test” “honey urine”
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Uroscopy; first documented the importance of sputum examination
Hippocrates
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Albuminuria by boiling urine
Frederik Dekkers
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Wrote a book about "pisse prophets" (charlatans)
Thomas Bryant
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Examination of urine sediment
Thomas Addis
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Introduced urinalysis as part of doctor's routine patient examination
Richard Bright
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Urochrome
Ludwig Thudichum
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Cerebrospinal fluid
Domenico Cotugno
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Phenylketonuria
Ivan Folling
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Alkaptonuria
Archibald Garrod
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Cystine calculi
William Wollaston
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Benedict's reagent
Stanley Benedict
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URINE COMPOSITION _____% water _____% solids (______ total solids in 24 hours)
95-97% water 3-5% solids (60% total solids in 24 hours)
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Total solids _____ grams organic _____major organic compound _____2nd organic compound
35 grams UREA CREATININE
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_____grams inorganic compound _____major inorganic compound >_____ >______ _____principal salt
25 grams Chloride > Sodium > Potassium NaCl
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For routine and qualitative urinalysis * Ideal for cytology studies (ONLY IF with prior hydration, & exercise 5 mins before collection!
1. RANDOM/OCCASIONAL / SINGLE
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Ideal specimen for routine urinalysis and pregnancy testing (hEG) Often preferred for cytology studies/ cyto diagnostic urine testing Most concentrated and most acidic - allows well preservation of cells and casts For evaluation of orthostatic pruteinuria. Patient voids before going to bed, and immediately on rising from sleep collects urine specimen Alternative for cyto
FIRST MORNING !!concentrated>hypertonic>shrink cells Hypocentilation>respiratory acidosis
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2nd voided urine after a period of fasting For glucose determination
SECOND MORNING /FASTING
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For diabetic screening or monitoring Preferred for testing glucose
2-hour post-prandial
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Optional with blood samples in glucose tolerance test
Glucose tolerance
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At least 2 voided collection Series of blood and urine samples are collected at specific time intervals to compare concentration of a substance in urine with its concentration in the blood Used in the diagnosis of diabetes
Fractional specimen
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For routine screening and bacterial culture Patient should thoroughly cleanse his glans penis or her urethral meats before collection Less contaminated by epithelial and bacterial cells
MIDSTREAM CLEAN CATCH
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May be urethral or ureteral For bacterial culture
CATHETERIZED
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Abdominal wail is punctured, and urine is directly aspirated from the bladder Bladder urine for anaerobic bacterial culture and urine cytology Most sterile
SUPRAPUBIC ASPIRATION
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Use of soft, clear plastic bag with adhesive Sterile specimen obtained by catheterization or suprapubic aspiratica Urine collected from diaper is NOT recommended for testing
PEDIATRIC SPECIMEN
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For prostatic infection
THREE -GLASS TECHNIQUE
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if the # of WBC and bacteria in the 3rd spx is 10x GREATER than that of the 1st
PROSTATITIS
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Serves as a CONTROL for bladder & kidney infection.
2nd specimen If control is (+) for WBCs and bacteria, the results from the 3rd specimen are considered invalid If may laman
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The four-glass method consists of bacterial cultures of the initial voided urine (VB1), midstream urine (VB2), expressed prostatic secretions (EPS), and a post-prostatic massage urine specimen (VB3). Urethral infection or inflammation is tested for by the VB1, and the VB2 tests for urinary bladder infection. The prostatic secretions are cultured and examined for white blood cells. Having more than 10 to 20 white blood cells per high-power field is considered abnormal.
STAMEY-MEARS TEST EOR PROSTATITIS
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At start time, patient empties bladder into toilet; then all subsequent urine is collected At end time, patient empties bladder into collection container Requires preservative - it depends on the test performed
24-hour (Ex: 8 AM -> 8 AM)
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For addis count
12-hour (Ex: 8 AM -> 8 PM)
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for nitrite determination Urine remains in bladder for at least 4 hours before voiding
4-hour (First morning urine- best for nitrite determination)
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For UROBILINOGEN determination
Afternoon (2-4 PM)
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Process providing documentation of proper sample ID from the time of collection to the receipt of laboratory results.
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
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Required urine volume for DRUG test
30-45 ml
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Drug test Container capacity
60 ml
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Optimal temperature of urine in DRUG test
32.5- 37.7°C (checked within 4 minutes)
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Added to the toilet water reservoir to prevent specimen adulteration
Blueing agent
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Urine containers should have a wide base, and has an opening of at least ______ cm. The wide base prevents spillage, and a _____cm opening is an adequate target for urine collection.
4 cm
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24-hr urine containers should hold up to _____ and may be colored to protect light sensitive analytes. Addition of urine before the start of 24-hour collection period causes ________ results. Failure to include urine at the end of 24-hour collection period causes ______ results
3L False increased False decreased
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When both a routine UA and culture are requested on a catheterized or midstream collection, what will you do first?
CULTURE should be performed first to prevent contamination of the specimen
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Following collection, urine specimens should be delivered to the laboratory promptly and tested within ________ (Strasinger, Harr); ideally within _____ minutes (Turgeon) Physical, chemical and microscopic characteristics of a urine specimen begin to change _________
Within 2 hours Ideally- 30 minutes AS SOON AS THE URINE IS VOIDED
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CHANGES IN UNPRESERVED URINE Increased analytes? Decreased analytes?
Increased analytes -pH -Bacteria -Odor -Nitrite Darkened/Modified -Color Decreased analytes Clarity Glucose Ketone Blood Urobilinogen RBC/WBC/Casts Trichomonas- resembles WBC
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Least affected analyte in unpreserved urine?
PROTEIN
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What is the ideal urine preservative?
Ideal urine preservative does not exist (Sirasinger)
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Does not interfere with chemical tests Raises SG by hydrometer Precipitates amorphous phosphates and urates Preservative of choice for routine UA & urine culture Prevents bacterial growth for 24 hours
REFRIGERATION (2-8 degree celsius)
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Excellent sediment preservative Reducing agent, interieres with chemical tests for glucose, blood, leukocytes & copper reduction Rinse specimen container with formalin to preserve cells and casts Preservative of choice for Addis count
FORMALIN (formaldehyde)
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Freserves protein & formed elements well. Does not interfere w/ routine analyses other then pH May precipitate crystals when used in large amcunts «cloudy urine Keeps pH about 6 0 Bacteriostatic at 18 g/L; For culture transport, C&S Interferes with drug & hormone analyses
BORIC ACID Boric acid and HCl -preserves albumin and 5-HIAA, but always choose HCl
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Preserves glucose & sediments well Interferes with acid precipitation test for protein
THYMOL
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Floats on urine surface; Clings to pipettes & testing materials Best all-around preservative
Toluene (Toluol)
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Prevents glycolysis Good preservative for drug analysis Inhibits reagent strip tests for glucose, blood & leukocytes May use sodium benzoate instead of _____ for reagent strip testing
Sodium fluoride
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Causes an odor change
Phenol
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Convenient when refrigeration not possible
Commercial preservative tablets
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Components of Saccomanno fixative
(50% ethanol + 2% carbowax)
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF URINE Normal range (24 hours) ______ Average (24 hours) _______ Night urine output_______ Day: Night ratio______ Container capacity (UA)_______ Required for routine UA_____
Normal range (24 hours) 600-2000 ml Average (24 hours) 1200-1500 ml Night urine output <400 ml Day: Night ratio 2-3:1 Container capacity (UA) 50 ml Required for routine UA 10-15 ml (ave.12 ml)-urinometry and reagent strips
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Increased urine volume
POLYURIA >2.000 mL/24 hrs (in adults - Henry >2.5 L/day (in adults - Strasinger) 2.5-3.0 mL/kg/day (in children) Causes: Increased fluid intake Diuretics, nervousness DM (sweet) ⬆️ SG (glucose) DI (tasteless) ⬇️ SG (diluted urine)
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Decreased urine volume
OLIGURIA <500 mL/24 hrs (in adults - Henry) <400 mL/day (in adults - Strasinger) <1 mL/kg/hr (in infants) <0.5 mL/kg/hr (in children) Causes: Dehydration Renal diseases Renal calculi or tumor
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Complete cessation of urine flow
ANURIA <100 mL/ 24 hrs (Graff) Causes: Complete obstruction (stones, tumors) Toxic agents Decreased renal blood flow
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Excretion of more than 500 mL of urine at night
NOCTURIA >500 ml/night S.G. < 1.018 Causes: Pregnancy Renal diseases, bladder stones Prostate enlargement
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Any increase in urine excretion
DIURESIS Causes: Excessive water intake (polydipsia) Diuretics therapy, hormonal imbalance Renal dysfunction, drug ingestion
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Rough indicator of the degree of hydration and should correlate with urine S.G.
URINE COLOR
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Normal urine color
Colorless to deep yellow ⬆️fluid intake=Pale yellow=⬇️SG ⬇️fluid intake=Dark yellow⬆️SG
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Abnormal urine color
Red/red-brown (most common)
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URINE COLOR DETERMINATION
Look down through the container against a white background (also works for determining urine clarity but not the best way)
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Major pigment in urine Lipid-soluble pigment that is a product of endogenous metabolism Production is directly proportional to metabolic rate
UROCHROME ⬆️ in thyrotoxicosis, fever, starvation, fasting
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Pink (or red) Derived from melanin metabolism May denosit in amornhous urates and uric acid crystals
UROERYTHRIN
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(Dark yellow/orange-brown) Derived from oxidation of colorless urobilinogen Present in old specimens.
UROBILIN
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Recent fluid consumption, polyuria, dilute random specimen
Colorless to pale yellow
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Pyuria/leukocyturia (⬆️ WBCs)
Milky white
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Methemoglobin (acidic urine) Hemogentisic acid (alkaline urine): Alkaptonuria Melanin (upon air exposure): Melanuria Phenol derivative, Argyrol, Methyldopa/ Levodopa, Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Brown/Black
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Porphyrins
Burgundy/ Purplish red/ PORTWINE (If there’s no portwine in the choices, choose RED)
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Concentrated specimen: strenuous exercise, dehydration, fever, burns. First morning specimen Excessive urobilin, bilirubin, carotene
Dark yellow to amber
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Bilirubin has been oxidized to biliverdin
Yellow-green Yellow-brown
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Pseudomonas infection
Green
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Phenol Indican
Blue-green
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Pink, Red urine
RBCs (Cloudy/ smoky red): Hematuria blood in urine Hemoglobin (Clear red) pigments Myoglobin (Clear red/reddish-brown/cola-colored/tea-colored) Porphobilin (derived from porphobilinogen) Beets (alkaline urine in genetically susceptible persons), menstrual contamination Fuchsin (aniline dye from foods and candy) Rifampin - most body fluids are red and TB medication
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Drug that causes green color of urine
Phenol poisoning
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Bright orange-red Bright yellow
Rifampin Riboflavin (multivitamins)
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URINE CLARITY DETERMINATION
Thoroughly mix the specimen Examine the specimen while holding in front of a light source View through a newspaper print - BEST WAY
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No visible particulates, transparent
Clear
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May PRECIPITATE or be CLOTTED
Milky
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Many particulates, print BLURRED through urine
CLOUDY
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PRINT CANNOT be seen through urine
TURBID
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Few particulates, print EASILY seen through urine
HAZY
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Pathologic causes of urine turbidity
1. RBCs, WBGs 2. Bacteria (uniform turbidity not cleared by acidification or filtration) 3. Yeasts (1DM) 4. Non squamous epithelial celis 5. Abnormal crystals, lymph fluid (chyluria), lipids
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Non-pathologic cause of urine turbidity
1. Squamous epithelial cells (⬆️ in females). 2. Amorphous urates (pink sediment) 3. Amorphous phosphates & carbonates (white or beige precipitate) 4. Vaginal cream, semen, fecal contamination, radiographic contrast media, talcum power
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Present in ACIDIC urine
Amorphous urates Radiographic contrast media
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Present in ALKALINE urine
Amorphous phosphates, carbonates
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Soluble with Heat
Amorphous urates, uric acid crystals
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Soluble in Dilute acetic acid
RBCs, amorphous phosphates, carbonates
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Insoluble in Dilute Acetic Acid
WGCs, bacteria, yeast, spermatozoa
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Soluble in Ether
Lipids, lymphatic fluid, chyle
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Normal ODOR of urine due to presence of volatile acids from food
AROMATIC FAINTLY DISTINCT FRAGRANT
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Odorless urine
ACUTE TUBULAR NECROSIS (acute renal failure)
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UTI, old urine odor
FOUL AMMONIACAL PUNGENT
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Ketones (DM, starvation, vomiting)
FRUITY Sweet
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Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)
CARAMELIZED SUGAR CURRY MAPLE SYRUP
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MOUSY, MUSTY, BARNY
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
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Rancid butter
Tyrosinemia
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Sweaty feet, acrid
Isovaleric acidemia, glutaric acidemia
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Menthol-like
Phenol containing medications
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Cabbage, hops
Methionine malabsorption (Oasthouse syndrome)
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Cystine disorder
Sulfur odor
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Trimethylaminuria
Rotting Fish (GG)
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Ingestion of onions, garlic, and ASPARAGUS, UTI
PUNGENT Fetid
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Swimming pool
Hawkinsinuria
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3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria
Cat urine
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Multiple carboxylase deficiency
Tomcat urine
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GLUCOSE Principle: Reading time: Positive color:
Principle: Double Sequential enzyme reaction Reading time: 30 seconds Positive color: Green to brown
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_________ Principle: Diazo reaction Reading time: Positive color:
BILIRUBIN Reading time: 30 seconds Positive color: Pink to violet
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_________ Principle: Reading time: 40 seconds Positive color:
KETONES Principle: Sodium Nitroprusside reaction Positive color: PURPLE
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_________ Principle: Greiss Reaction Reading time: Positive color:
NITRITE Reading time: 60 seconds Positive color: UNIFORM PINK
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PROTEIN Principle: Reading time: Positive color:
Principle: Protein error of indicators Reading time: 60 seconds Positive color: Blue-green
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pH Principle: Reading time: Positive color:
Principle: Double indicator system Reading time: 60 seconds Positive color: orange (pH 5.0) to blue (pH 9.0)
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BLOOD Principle: Reading time: Positive color:
Principle: Pseudoperoxidase activity of hemoglobin Reading time: 60 seconds Positive color: - Uniform green/blue (Hgb/Mb) - Speckled /spotted (intact RBCS)
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UROBILINOGEN
Principle: Ehrlich reaction Reading time: 60 seconds Positive color: Red
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_________ Principle: Reading time: 120 seconds Positive color:
LEUKOCYTE Principle: LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE Positive color: PURPLE
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Principle: Reading time: 45 seconds Positive color:
SG Principle: pKa change of polyelectrolyte Positive color: Blue (1.000) to yellow (1.030)
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Specimens must be returned to room temp before chemical testing by reagent strips, why?
Enzyme reactions on the strips perform best at room temp
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1. Dip the reagent strip briefly (____________) into a well-mixed uncentrifuged urine specimen at RT. 2. Remove excess urine by _____________ to the container as the strip is withdrawn. 3. _________________ 4. Wait the specified amount of time for the reaction to occur. 5. Compare the color reaction of the strip pads to the manufacturer's color chart in good lighting.
1. No longer than 1 second 2. Touching the edge of the strip 3. Blot the edge of the strin on a disposable absorbent pad.
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Care of reagent strips
COOL, DRY AREA a. Store with dessicant in an opaque, tightly closed container. b. Store below 30C (RT), do not freeze
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Automated reagent strips reader principle
REFLECTANCE PHOTOMETRY
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Automated reagent strips reader principle
REFLECTANCE PHOTOMETRY the darker the color of the reagent pad, the lesser the light reflection (inversely related)
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A measure of the amount of dissolved substances in a solution Density of solution compared with density of similar volume of distilied water at a similar temp. Influenced by number and size of particles in a solution
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
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SG of random urine
1.003-1.035
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1st morning urine SG
≤ 1.020
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24-hour urine SG
1.016-1.022
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If SG is <1.003 If SG is >1.040
Not a urine (except in D.I) 1.001 Radiographic dye present-sharp image
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SG = 1.010 SG < 1.010 SG > 1.010
ISOTHENURIA HYPOSTHENURIA HYPERSTHENURIA
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URINOMETRY (urinometer/hydrometer) -calibration temp _____ -requires temp correction: ______ for every 3 °C that the specimen temp is BELOW the calib temp ______ for every 3 °C that the specimen temp is ABOVE the calib temp. -requires correction for GLUCOSE and PROTEIN 1 g/dL Glucose= _______ 1 g/dL Protein= ________ Urine Volume required =_________ Calibration: [Potassium sulfate solution] [SG reading should be _____ ] Disadvantage:
calibration temp: 20 °C -0. 001 for every 3 °C that the specimen temp is BELOW the calib temp +0.001 for every 3 °C that the specimen temp is ABOVE the calib temp. 1 g/dL Glucose= -0.004 1 g/dL Protein= -0.003 Urine Volume required = 10-15 ml SG reading should be 1.015 Disadvantage: uses large urine volume
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When using the urinometer, an adequate amount of urine is poured into a proper-size container and the urinometer is added with a ______ motion. The scale reading is then taken at the ______ of the urine meniscus.
SPINNING BOTTOM
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Refactometer is also known as?
RF TS METER (total solids) Put 1-2 drops of sample on the prism
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Refractometry is an INDIRECT method based on _________. Compensated to temperature________ Advantage________
Refractive index RI= light velocity in air/light velocity in solution Compensated to temperature (15-38 °C) or 60 °F-100 °F Advantage: NO NEED FOR TEMPERATURE CORRECTION REQUIRES CORRECTION FOR GLUCOSE AND PROTEIN
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Calibration Reading 1. DISTILLED/deionized H2O=___________ 2. 3% NaCl= ___________ 4. 5% NaCl= ___________ 5. 7% NaCl=___________ 5. 9% Sucrose=_________________________
1. 1.000 ± 0.001 2. 1.015 ± 0.001 3. 1.022 ± 0.001 4. 1.035 ± 0.001 5. 1.034 ± 0.001
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Both refractometer and urinometer requires correction for ____________. Refractometer reading is ______ than that of the urinometer by 0.002
GLUCOSE and PROTEIN LOWER (Rf
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SG DILUTION - Specimens with very high S.G. readings can be diluted and retested - To obtain the actual S.G., multiply the _____ of S.G. by the ______.
Decimal portion x dilution factor Example: Urine specimen diluted 1:4 has a reading of 1.014. What is the actual S.G. reading? Actual SG= 0.014 x 4= 0.056 (1. 056)
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REAGENT STRIP for SG REAGENT: False +: False -: Add _____ to reading when pH ≥ 6.5 due to interference with brothymol blue indicator Not affected by glucose, protein & radiographic dye (Henry)
REAGENT: - Poly (methyl vinyl ether /maleic anhydride) BROMTHYMOL BLUE - Ethylene glycol diaminoethyl ether tetraacetic acid BROMTHYMOL BLUE False +: High concentration of protein (Strasinger) False -: Highly alkaline urines (>6.5) 0.005
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Obsolete method Based on frequency of soundwave entering a soln. changes in proportion to the density of soln. Ex: Yellow IRIS (International Remote Imaging System)
HARMONIC OSCILLATION DENSITOMETRY (H.O.D.)
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IRIS DIAGNOSTICS ____ required urine volume ____ for IRIS Slideless microscope ____ for IRIS Mass Gravity Meter
Models 300 and 500 workstations 6 mL = required urine volume 4 mL (of 6 mL) = for IRIS Slideless microscope 2 mL (of 6 mL) = for IRIS Mass Gravity Meter (for S.G. determination - by using H.O.D.)
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______ refers to the "sourness" of a solution, whereas _______ refers to its "bitterness"
ACIDITY ALKALINITY
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Important in the identification of crystals and determination of unsatisfactory specimens
pH A blood pH <5.8 or >7.8 will result in death
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Normal urine RANDOM pH_____ First morning pH_____ When pH is ≥ 9.0 ______
4.5-8.0 5.0-6.0 UNPRESEVED URINE
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Causes of ACIDIC urine
1. Diabetes Mellitus (⬆️ ketone bodies) 2. Starvation (⬆️ ketone bodies) 3. High protein diet 4. Cranberry juice - treatment for UTI (antibaderial) 5. Emphysema, dehydration, diarrhea, acid-producing bacteria (E. coli), medications
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Causes of Alkaline Urine
1. Renal tubular acidosis 2. Vegetarian diet 3. After meal - due to alkaline tide 4. Vomiting - metabolic alkalosis 5. Old specimens, hyperventilation, presence of wrease-producing bacteria
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_______occurs after meals due to withdrawal of H ions for the purpose of secretion of H ions, Cranberry juice contains quinic acid that causes urinary excretion of hippuric acid (antibacterial).
ALKALINE TIDE
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pH REAGENTS: Interferences: Correlation with other tests:
Reagents: METHYL RED & BROMTHYMOL BLUE Interferences: Runover from adjacent pads, old specimens Correlation with other tests: NITRITE LEUKOCYTE MICROSCOPIC
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Most indicative of renal disease Produces ______ in urine when shaken
PROTEIN WHITE FOAM
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NORMAL URINARY PROTEIN____ Mild/minimal proteinuria ____ Moderate proteinuria_____ Large/heavy proteinuria____
NORMAL URINARY PROTEIN <10 mg/dL or <100 mg/ day (Strasinger), <150 mg/ day (Henry) Mild/minimal proteinuria <1 g/day Moderate proteinuria 1-3 or 4 g/day Large/heavy proteinuria >3 or 4 g/day
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Major seruin protein found in the urine ______ of plasma albumin enters the uitrafiltrate ______ of all filtered protein is reabsorbed
ALBUMIN <0.1% 95-99%
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PROTEINS in normal urine consist of _____ ALBUMIN and _____ globulins.
1/3 albumin [95-98% reabsorb, <0.1% ultrafiltrate] 2/3 globulins
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Caused by conditions that affect the plasma PRIOR to its reaching the kidney Will not detected in routine UA NOT indicative of actual renal disease
PRE-RENAL (BEFORE) or OVERFLOW PROTEINURIA
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a. Intravascular hemolysis = ____ b. Muscle injury = _____ c. Severe infection & inflammation = ____
a. Hemoglobin b. Myoglobin c. ⬆️ APR’s
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Proliferation of Ig-producing plasma cells
MULTIPLE MYELOMA
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Immunoglobulin light chains (identical: K - K, γ-γ) Tests = ______ Urine = precipitates at ______ (cloudy) & dissolves at _____ (clear)
BENCE- JONES PROTEIN Tests: Serum electrophoresis, immunofixation electrophoresis 40-60 °C; 100 °C
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('true renal disease")
RENAL PROTEINURIA
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_____________ Decreased glomerular filtration May lead to renal failure
A. Glomerular Proteinuria 1. Diabetic nephropathy
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Indicator of Diabetic Nephropathy?
MICROALBUMINURIA - proteinuria undetectable by routine reagent step
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Albumin Excretion Rate (AER) = in ug/ min or in mg/24 hours Normal AER = ______ Microalbuminuria =_______ Clinical albuminuria=_________
Normal AER = 0-20 ug/min NEGATIVE routine rgt. strip Microalbuminuria = 20-200 ug/min (30-300 mg/24 hrs) NEGATIVE routine rgt. strip Clinical albuminuria= >200 ug/min POSITIVE routine rgt. strip
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Test for microalbuminuria A strip employing antibody-enzyme conjugate that binds albumin
MICRAL TEST Reagents: Gold-labeled antibody, -galactosidase, Chlorophenol red galactoside Sensitivity: 0 - 10 mg/mL Interference: False (-) = Dilute urine
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PEINCIPLE of MICRAL test
ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY
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IMMUNODIP TEST FOR MICROALBUMINURIA Principle: Sensitivity: Reagents: Interferences:
Principle: Immunochromographics Sensitivity: 1.2-8.0 mg/dL Reagents: Antibody coated blue latex particles Interferences: False (-)= Dilute urine
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ALBUMIN: CREATININE RATIO - CLINITEST MICROAL BUMIN STRIPS/MULTISTIX-PRO Principle: Reagents: Sensitivity: Interference:
Principle: Sensitive albumin tests related to creatinine conc, to correct for patient hydration. Reagents • Albumin: diodo-dihydroxydinitrophenyl tetrabromosulfonphthaleir. • Creatinine: copper sulfate, tetramethylbenzidine, disopropylbenzenedihydroperoxide Sensitivity: Albumin = 10 - 150 mg/L Creatinine = 10 - 300 mg/ dL 0.9 - 26.5 mmol/L) Interferences: Visibly bloody/abnormally colored urine.| Creatinine = Cimetidine - False (+)
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-Proteinuria when standing due to increased pressure to renal veins -Increased venous pressure causes renal congestion and glomerular changes -Monitored every 6 months and re-evaluated as necessary
Orthostatic / Cadet / Postural proteinuria - young adults are mostly affected
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Negative (-) FIRST MORNING Positive (+) 2 hours after standing
ORTHOSTATIC PROTEINURIA
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Negative (+) FIRST MORNING Positive (+) 2 hours after standing
CLINICAL PROTEINURIA
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⬆️ BP disorder occur during pregnancy
PRE-ECLAMPSIA
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Other causes of glomerular proteinuria
Nephrotic syndrome Toxic agents Dehydration Strenuous exercise Hypertention Amyloidosis Pre-eclampsia
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Originally discovered in workers exposed to cadmiun dust (a heavy metal). Normaily filtered albumin can no longer be reabsorbed
Tubular Proteinuria 1. Fanconi's syndrome 2. Toxic agents heavy metals 3. Viral infections
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Post- Renal Proteinuria (after) causes:
1. Lower UTI/ inflammation 2. Menstrual contamination 3. Injury / trauma 4. Vaginal secretions 5. Prostatic fluid / spermatozoa
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Protein rgt. Strips Reagents: False (+): False (-): Indicator is SENSITIVE to _______ Correlations:
Reagents: TETRABROMphenol blue, citrate buffer at pH 3.0 Tetrachlorophenol TETRABROMosulfonphthalein, citrate buffer at pH3.0 False (+): -high SG -highly buffered alkaline urine -pigmented specimen False (-): Proteins other than albumin, microalbuminuria Sensitive to ALBUMIN CORRELATIONS - Blood nitrite - Leukocytes - Microscopic
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A cold precipitation test that reacts equally with all forms of protein. Aka: Exton’s test
SULFOSALICYLIC ACID PRECIPITATION TEST
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SSA reagent= _______
Exton's reagent (3% SSA + sodiurn sulfate) Procedure: 3 ml of 3% SSA + 3 mL centrifuged urine ---10 mins incubation---> (+) Cloudiness or 3 ml of 7% SSA + 11 mL centrifuged urine ---10 mins incubation---> (+) Cloudiness
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No increase in turbidity If viewed from top, circle is visible in test tube bottom Grade: Range (mg/dL) {stras}: Range (Henry):
Grade: Neg Range (mg/dL) {stras}: <6 Range (Henry): 5 mg/dL
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Noticeable or perceptible turbidity. If viewed from top, circle not visible in test tube bottom Can read newsprint through mixture Grade: Range (mg/dL) {stras}: Range (Henry):
Grade: Trace Range (mg/dL) {stras}: 6-30 Range (Henry): 20 mg/dL
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Distinct turbidity with no granulation Cannot read newsprint through mixture Grade: Range (mg/dL) {stras}: Range (Henry):
Grade: 1+ Range (mg/dL) {stras}: 30-100 Range (Henry): 50 mg/dL
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Turbidity with granulation but NO flocculation. Grade: Range (mg/dL) {stras}: Range (Henry):
Grade: 2+ Range (mg/dL) {stras}: 100-200 Range (Henry): 200 mg/dL
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Turbidity with granulation AND flocculation Grade: Range (mg/dL) {stras}: Range (Henry):
Grade: 3+ Range (mg/dL) {stras}: 200-400 Range (Henry): 500 mg/dL
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Clumps of protein Grade: Range (mg/dL) {stras}: Range (Henry):
Grade: 4+ Range (mg/dL) {stras}: >400 Range (Henry): 1.0 g/dL or 1000 mg/dL
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COMPARISON OF REAGENT STRIP AND SSA PROTEIN TEST RESULTS Strip result: POSITIVE (+) SSA result: NEGATIVE (-)
Highly buffered alkaline with no albumin present - false-positive reagent strip Highly buffered alkaline with albumin present - false-negative SSA test (To differentiate, acidify urine to pH ~ 5.0 and retest)
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COMPARISON OF REAGENT STRIP AND SSA PROTEIN TEST RESULTS Strip result: NEGATIVE (-) SSA result: POSITIVE (+)
Proteins other than albumin present False (+) =Radiographic contrast media (delayed reaction) =Drugs and/or drug metabolites (tolbutamide, penicillins, cephalosporins, sulfonamides) (Examine precipitate microscopically - drugs and radiographic dye form crystalline precipitates; whereas protein precipitates are amorphous)
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Large volume of urine can produce a _______ protein reaction despite significant proteinuria because the protein present is being excessively diluted... S.G. should be considered in evaluating urine protein because a ____ protein in a dilute specimen is more significant than in a concentrated specimen.
Negative Trace
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Most frequently tested in urine
GLUCOSE
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CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF URINE GLUCOSE ⬆️ blood glucose ⬆️ urine glucose Causes:_______
HYPERGLYCEMIA-associated Causes: 1. Diabetes Mellitus 2. Cushing's syndrome (⬆️cortisol) 3. Pheochromocytoma (⬆️catecholamines) 4. Acromegaly (⬆️ growth hormone) 5. Hyperthyroidism (⬆️T3, T4)
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Normal blood glucose ⬆️ urine glucose
RENAL-ASSOCIATED Causes: 1. Impaired tubular reabsorption of glucose 2. Fanconi syndrome " Defective tubular reabsorption of glucose and amino acids”.
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Is it possible for an individual to have hyperglycemia without glucosuria?
Yes! It is possible for an individual to have hyperglycemia without glucosuria when the glomerular filtration rate is decreased due to certain diseases. Only limited amounts of glucose are able to LL pass into the ultra-filtrate, and the tubules are able to reabsorb all the glucose presented to them.
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GLUCOSE rgt. Strip Reagents: False (+): False (-): Correlations:
Reagents: Glucose oxidase, Peroxidase, Potassium iodide (blue to green to brown) Glucose oxidase, Peroxidase, Tetrameihylbenzidine (yellow to green) False (+): Oxidizing agents, detergents False (-): High levels of ascorbic acid, ketones, high S.G., LOW TEMP, improperly preserved specimen Glucose strip was the 1st "dip and read" reagent strip developed by Miles, Inc., in 1950 Sensitivity = 100 mg/dL Other chromogers: -Aminopropylcarbazole (yellow to orange-brown) -o-toluidine (pink to purple) Correlations: Ketones and protein
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Nonspecific test for reducing sugars
COPPER REDUCTION TEST (CLINITEST / BENEDICT'S TEST)
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Principle used in Copper reduction test for glucose
Copper reduction CuSO4 (copper sulfate)—-> (+)Cu2O (copper oxide) Blue—->Brick red
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Reporting of Benedicts test ___= clear blue color, biue precipitate may form ___= reddish-yellow color, brick red or red precipitate
(-) 4+
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___=bluish- green color ___=yellow-orange color, yellow-orange precipitate
Tr 3+
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____= green color, green or yellow precipitate ____=yellow to green color, yellow precipitate
1+ 2+
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False positive
Reducing agents (ascorbic acid, uric acid) Tip (same action as the test principle)
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False negative
Oxidizing agents (detergents) Tip (opposite of the test principle)
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CLINITEST TABLET PROCEDURE ________+ 10 gtts H2O+ Clinitest tablet -> Read reaction 15 secs after bubbling stops
5 gtts urine (5 drops)
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Occurs when > 2 g/di sugar is present
Pass-through phenomenon: • Blue > Green > Yellow > Brick red >>>> Blue or Green-brown • Due to reoxidation of cuprous oxide to cupric oxide and other cupric complexes (green) • To prevent pass through, use 2gtts urine (use separate color chart to interpret the reaction)
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The tablets contain: CuSO4, = Na citrate = NaCO3 = NaOH=
The tablets contain: CuSO4, = main reacting agent Na citrate - for heat production NaCO3 = eliminates interfering 02 NaOH= for heat production
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Glucose oxidase = 1+positive Clinitest= negative
Small amount of glucose present
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Glucose oxidase = 4+positive Clinitest= negative
Possible oxidizing agent interference on reagent strip
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Glucose oxidase = negative Clinitest= positive
Non-glucose reducing substance present Possible interfering substance for rgt. Strip (ex. Ascorbic acid)
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Result from increased fat metabolism due to inability to metabolize carbohydrates
KETONES
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Ketones renal threshold
70 mg/dL
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Ketones are seen in:
Type 1 DM Vomiting Starvation Malabsorption
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Major ketone but not detected in reagent strip
Beta-hydroxybutyric acid
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Parent ketone (1st ketone body formed)
Acetoacetic acid (AAA)/Diacetic acid (20%)
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Acetone
2%
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Rgt. Strip for ketone Principle: Reagents: Interferences: Correlations:
Principle: Acetoacetic acid (acetone) + Na nitroprusside (&glycine)———->> (+) PURPLE Reagents: Na nitroprusside/nitreferricvanide, Clycine False (+): Pthalein dyes, pigmented red urinc, levodopa, drugs with suifhydryl groups False (-): Improperly preserved specimens Correlations: GLUCOSE
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ACETEST (Tablet) ________ urine + Acetest tablet - -> (+) Purple color after 30 seconds Composition = Sodium nitroprusside, Disodium phosphate, Glycine and Lactose
1 gtts urine
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CLOUDY RED URINE Sensitive early indicator of renal disease Seen in: _______ Microscopic: ______
HEMATURIA Seen in: Glomerulonephritis Renal calculi, tumors Strenuous exercise trauma Anticoagulant therapy Intact RBC’s
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Hemoglobinuria Color of urine: Seen in: Microscopic:
Clear red urine Seen in: INTRAVASCULAR HEMOLYSIS Transfusion reactions Hemolytic anemia Severe burns Brown recluse spider bites No RBC’s seen Heme portion of the hgb is TOXIC TO THE RENAL TUBULES
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MYOGLOBINURIA Must be at least _______, to show clear red (red-brown) urine. Seen in:
Must be at least 25 mg/dl, to show clear red (red-brown) urine. RHABDOMYOLYSIS - Muscular trauma - Crush syndrome - Extensive exertion - CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING STATIN MEDICATIONS Heme portion of the myoglobin is toxic to the renal tubules >1.5 mg/dL= renal failure risk
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What is more toxic to the renal tubules? a. Heme b. Hemoglobin c. Myoglobin
C. Myoglobin
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True or False: LYSIS of RBCs in the urine usually shows a mixture of hemoglobinuria and hematuria.
TRUE
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RED or PINK plasma ⬇️ haptoglobin levels Blondheim’s test (ammonium sulfate test) ——-> PRECIPITATED BLOOD (-) Procedure: Urine + 2.8g NH4Sulfate (80% satd.) Allow the mixture to sit for 5 mins Filter/Centrifuge Test supernatant for blood with a reagent strip
HEMOGLOBIN
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PALE YELLOW PLASMA ⬆️ CK and aldolase activity NOT PRECIPITATED by Ammonium sulfate BLOOD (+)
MYOGLOBIN
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Rgt. Strip for BLOOD Principle: Reagents: Interferences: Correlations:
Principle: PSEUDOPEROXIDASE ACTIVITY OF HEMOGLOBIN Reagents: = Diisoprobylbenzene dehydroperoxide tetramethylBENZINE Dimethyldihvdroperoxyhexane tetramethyl BENZIDINE False + Strong oxidizing agents, bacterial peroxidases, menstrual contamination. False - High SG, created cells, formalin, captopril, high concentrations of nitrite, ascorbic acid (>25 mg / dL), unmixed specimens Uniform green / blue color =Hemoglobin / Myoglobin Speckled / spotted = Hematuria (Intact RBCs) Chemstrip contains iodate overlay that eliminates ascorbic acid interference Ilemoglobin level of 10 mg/ dL produces a positive protein reagent strip reaction Correlations: Protein, Microscope
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Early indication of liver disease
BILIRUBIN - Tea-colored/amber/beer brown urine with yellow foam Clinical significance: Hepatitis Cirrhosis Biliary obstruction (gallstones, carcinoma)
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Rgt. Strip for BILIRUBIN Principle: Reagents: Interferences: Correlations:
Principle: DIAZO REACTION Bilirubin diglucuronide (CB) + Diazonium salt ————> Azodye Reagents: 2,4-dichloroaniline diazonium salt 2,6-dichlorobenzene diazonium salt False (+): Highly pigmented urines, phenazopyridine, indican, metab. of Lodine False (-): Specimen exposure to light, high conc. of nitrite, ascorbic acid (>25 mg/dL) (+) Tan or Pink to Violet (but VIOLET is the best answer) Correlations: UROBILINOGEN
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ICTOTEST (Tablet) _________ + Ictotest tablet + 2 gtts H20 --> {+) _________ color after 60 seconds
ICTOTEST (Tablet) 10 gtts urine + Ictotest tablet + 2 gtts H20 --> {+) Blue to purple color after 60 seconds * Confirmatory test; more sensitive than strip with less interference
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Bile pigment that resuited from hemogiobin degradation
UROBILINOGEN
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Normal value of UROBILINOGEN in urine? Specimen____
<1 mg/dl or Ehrlich unit Afternoon urine (2-4 pm)
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Rgt. Strip for urobilinogen Principle: Reagents: False (+): False (-): Correlations:
Principle: Ehrlich reaction Urobilinogen (and Ehrlich-reactive compounds) + PDAB ——-> (+) Red Reagents: o-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (PDAB or Ehrlich reagent) 4-methovbenzene-diazonium-tetrafluoroborate (specific for UBG) False (+): Ehrlich-reactive comp. (porphobilinogen, indican, methyldopa, procaine sulfonamides, p-aminosalicylic acid chlorpromazine), pigmented urine False (-): Old specimens, preservation in formalin high concentrations of nitrite Correlations: BILIRUBIN
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Differentiate urobilinogen (UBG), porphobilinogen (PBG) and other Ehrlich-reactive compounds (ERC). Uses extraction with organic solvents:____&_____
WATSON- SCHWARTZ TEST Chloroform and Butanol
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Souble in CHLOROFORM & BUTANOL
Urobilinogen(UBG)
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Insoluble in BUTANOL and CHLOROFORM
Porphobilinogen (PBG)
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Soluble in BUTANOL Insoluble in CHLOROFORM
Ehrlich reactive compounds (ERC)
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(Inverse Ehrlich reaction) Rapid screening test for porphobilinogen only. (≥ _____ mg/dL) + color:
HOESCH TEST (≥2 mg/dL) RED
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Extravascular hemolytic disease (Pre-hepatic hemolytic disease) Blood: Urine Bilirubin (CB): Urine urobilinogen:
Blood: ⬆️ UB Urine Bilirubin (CB): NEGATIVE Urine urobilinogen: POSITIVE
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Liver damage (hepatic jaundice) Blood: Urine Bilirubin (CB): Urine urobilinogen:
Blood: ⬆️UB/CB Urine Bilirubin (CB): +/- Urine urobilinogen: POSITIVE
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Bile duct obstruction (Post-hepatic or obstructive jaundice) Blood: Urine Bilirubin (CB): Urine urobilinogen:
Blood: ⬆️CB Urine Bilirubin (CB): POSITIVE Urine urobilinogen: -/+ (Strip= NORMAL)
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Rapid screening test of UTI or bacteriuria Specimen:
NITRITE Nitrate converters are generally Grain-negative bacilli, such as the Enterobacteriaceae Specimen: 4 hour collection or first morning urine (referred)
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Rgt. Strip for NITRITE Principle: Reagents: False (+): False (-): Correlations:
Principle: Greiss reaction P-arsanilic acid (or sulfanilamide) + Nitrite ——-> Diazonium salt Diazonium salt + Tetrahydrobenzoquinolin——-> (+) Uniform pink Reagents: Multistix = p-arsanilic acid, tetrahydrobenzo(h)-QUINOLIN-3-ol Chemstrip = Sulfanilamide, hydroxytetrahydro benzoQUINOLINE False (+): Improperly preserved specimens, highly pigmented urine False (-): Nonreductase-containing bact, insufficient contact time bet bacteria & urinary nitrate, lack of urinary nitrate, large quantities of bacteria converting nitrite to nitrogen, antibiotics, high ascorbic acid, high SG Pink spots/edges = considered NEGATIVE (+) Nitrite corresponds to 100,000 organisms/ mL If the nitrite test area shows a negative reaction, UTI cannot be ruled out (Some UTIs are caused by Gram (+) cocci & yeasts - they lack nitrate reductase enzyme) Dietary nitrate can be found in green vegetables Correlations: protein, leukocytes, microscopic
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Significance: Urinary tract infection or inflammation Screening of urine culture specimens
LEUKOCYTES
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Rgt. Strip for Leukocytes Principle: Reagents: False (+): False (-): Correlations:
Principle: Leukocyte esterase Indoxylcarbonic acid——> Indoxyl + Acid indoxyl + Diazonium salt ——> (+) Purple Reagents: = Derivatives pyrrole amino acid ester, Diazonium salt Indoxylcarbonic acid ester, Diazonium salt False (+): Strong oxidizing agts, formalin, highly pigmented urine, nitrofurantoin False (-): High concentrations of protein, glucose, oxalic acid, ascorbic acid With esterase: Neutrophil, Eosinophil, Basophil, Monocyte, Histiocyte, Trichomonas No esterase: Lymphocyte Strip can detect lysed WBCs. Trichomonas, Chlamydia, yeast, & interstitial nephritis produce pyuria w/o bacteriuria Correlations: protein, nitrite, microscopic
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Water-soluble vitamin 11th Reagent Pad Brands: C-stix=_____ STix=_____ others: VChem. Urispec GP + A, and Merckoquant
ASCORBIC ACID Ascorbicacid (2 5 mg/dL) + Phosphomolybdate ------> (+) Molybdenum blue Brands: C-stix= 10 seconds STix= 60 seconds GC-MS= more accurate quantitative method
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Ascorbic acid FALSE NEGATIVE reactions on: BB LNG
Blood Bilirubin Leukocyte Nitrite Glucose

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