Other Findings Flashcards by Jess Moe | Brainscape

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Bacteria

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Often seen best with stain
May see cocci or rods
Will usually be wiggling
Rod - pathogens
Cocci - contaminant

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Yeast

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Often confused with RBCs or lipid droplets
Contaminants in sample
Infection of external genitalia may cause yeast to be present in voided samples

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Sperm

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Seen with intact males
No clinical significance
May also be present in recently bred females

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