LEC 7 Flashcards
during a physical analysis of urine what is being looked at
cells
crystals
bacteria
why does urine have a yellow color
urobilin
what does foam in urine indicate
protein
what make urine smell bad
ammonia
what do diabetes mellitus patient’s urine smell like and why
sweet/fruity b/c of ketones
water to solute ratio in urine
95%
5%
what is the confirmation test for specific gravity
refractometer
normal osmolality of urine
275 to 900 mOsm/kg
normal serum osmolality
275 to 300 mOsm/kg
what test can determine osmolality
freezing point and vapor pressure
normal ph of urine
4.5- 8.0
what does the reagent strip method measure
ionic solutes
what protein is the strip test most sensitive to
albumin
what conditions would cause proteinuria
diabetes
high blood pressure
normal albumin level
5-50 mg/day