Lab- Urology Flashcards
1
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Cystourethroscopy
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- Endoscopy of bladder & urethra
- Eval hematuria, irritative/ obstructive voiding, incontinance
- Fistula, diverticula
2
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Urodynamic eval
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Eval of bladder & sphincter fxn
- Measures outlet resistance, flow rate & pattern, capacity, contractility
- Voiding dysfxn, incontinence & neuropathic disorders
3
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Post-void residual
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Measure of urine remaining after voiding
- US or catheter
- Incontinence, pelvic mass or neurologic defects
4
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Free testosterone
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- Best reflection of physiological active androgen
- Low in cirrhosis, old age, high estrogen
- High in hypothyroid, obesity, supplements
5
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PSA
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- Prostate CA screening, staging & response to tx
- Not a diagnostic test for CA
- High: BPH, trauma, surge, elderly
- Low: obesity
6
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Prostatic acid phosphatase
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- Secreted by prostate CA cells
- Not a screening test
- Prognostic factor in intermediate & high risk prostate CA
7
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Semen analysis
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- Infertility testing
- After vasectomy
- Kelinfelter
8
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hCG
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May indicate CA in men
