Determination of Urine Protein Flashcards
Amount of Protein in Urine:
Less than 10 mg/dl or 100 mg/24 hours
The presence of an increased amount of protein in the urine is termed _____
Proteinuria
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Urinary proteins can be detected _____ and _____.
Qualitatively
Semiquantitatively
Principle of Protein in the Reagent Strip:
Protein error of indicators
Discuss the Protein Precipitation Technique:
Protein is denatured upon exposure to extremes of pH or temperature and it is evident by a decrease in their solubility.
Protein Precipitation Technique can also be seen on what tests?
Heat and Acetic Acid Test
Sulfosalicylic Acid Test
Robert’s Test
Heller’s Ring Test
Urinary Proteins Principle:
Protein Precipitation Techniques
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Originally, Heat and Acetic Acid Test was used in the laboratory but it was cumbersome because of _____.
The use of Heat
Positive Result for the Detection of Urinary Proteins using Precipitation Techniques:
Form of cloudiness or a ring at the junction of the reagents
Test that is now being used in most clinical laboratories to detect Urinary Protein because there is no need to employ heat. It is only done at room temperature.
Sulfosalicylic Acid Test
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When the pH is held constant by a buffer, certain indicator dyes will release _____ as a result of the presence of proteins (anions) and cause a color change.
Hydrogen Ions
What indicates the amount of protein present in a Reagent Strip Test?
Intensity of Color
Protein reagent strip results are reported as:
Concentrations in mg/dl by matching the resultant reagent pad color to the color chart provided on the reagent strip container.
Materials needed for the Determination of Urine Protein using Precipitation Techniques:
Test tubes
Pipettes
Egg albumin solution
Conc. HNO3,
Conc. Acetic acid
Robert’s reagent
Saturated NaCI
Sulfosalicylic acid
List down the step-by-step procedure in the Robert’s Test:
- Place 3 cc of urine in a test tube.
- Add 3 cc of Robert’s reagent to the bottom of the tube and allow to layer beneath.
- Note for the formation of a white ring.
- Record the results.
In the Robert’s Test, what is the amount of urine placed in the test tube?
3 cc
In the Robert’s Test, what is the amount of Robert’s Reagent placed in the test tube with urine?
3 cc
Reagent used in the Robert’s Test:
Robert’s Reagent
What do we detect in the Robert’s Test?
Formation of a white ring
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Heller’s Ring Test is also known as _____.
HNO3 Test (Nitric Acid Test)
List down the step-by-step procedure for the Heller’s Ring Test:
- Place 2 cc of concentrated HNO3, in a test tube.
- Overlay with urine and observe for a ring at the zone of contact.
- Record the result.