Clinical significance of urine Flashcards
Diabetic acidosis
Ketones
Insulin dosage monitoring
Ketones
Starvation
Ketones
Malabsorption/pancreatic disorders
Ketones
Strenuous exercise
Ketones
Vomiting
Ketones
Inborn errors of amino acid metabolism
Ketones
Hepatitis
Bilirubin
Cirrhosis
Bilirubin
Other liver disorders
Bilirubin
Biliary obstruction (gallstones, carcinoma)
Bilirubin
Early detection of liver disease
Urobilinogen
Liver disorders, hepatitis, cirrhosis, carcinoma
Urobilinogen
Hemolytic disorders
Urobilinogen
Cystitis
Nitrite
Pyelonephritis
Nitrite
Evaluation of antibiotic therapy
Nitrite
Monitoring of patients at high risk for urinary tract infection
Nitrite
Screening of urine culture specimens
Nitrite
Bacterial and nonbacterial urinary tract infection
Leukocyte Esterase
Inflammation of the urinary tract
Leukocyte Esterase
Screening of urine culture specimens
Leukocyte Esterase
Monitoring patient hydration and dehydration
Specific Gravity
Loss of renal tubular concentrating ability
Specific Gravity