Constituents Of Urine Flashcards
1
Q
Urea
A
Product of protein matabolism
2
Q
Uric acid
A
Breakdown of purines
3
Q
Purines
A
Created through the breakdown of cells
4
Q
Creatinine
A
Waste products when you use your muscle
5
Q
Ammonia
A
Generated from metabolising glutamine in the kidneys
6
Q
Normal levels of urinary protein excretion during a healthy pregnancy
A
200-260mg by 3rd trimester
7
Q
Levels of urinary protein excretion = proteinuria
A
> 300mg
8
Q
PCR value for proteinuria diagnosis
A
0.3
9
Q
Haematuria
A
Erythrocytes present in urine
Kidney impaired?
Glomerulonephritis (inflammation of glomerulus)?
10
Q
Glycosuria
A
Glucose in urine
3-4+ reading leads to gestational diabetes screening
11
Q
Ketonuria
A
Ketones in urine
Fat is being metabolised instead of carbs
