RECALL Flashcards
Part of the nephron that resembles a sieve
GLOMERULUS
Glucose is reabsorbed in what part of the nephron
PROXIMAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE
Renal threshold for glucose
160—180 mg/dl
Urine pH in renal tubular acidosis
ALKALINE (BASIC)
Urine odor in acute tubular necrosis
ODORLESS
Urine color in melanuria
BROWN/BLACK
Principle utilized by automated reagent strip readers
REFLECTIVE PHOTOMETRY
Specific gravity range detected by urine reagent strips
1.000—1.030
Principle bilirubin reagent strip
DIAZO REACTION
Reagent strip parameter that utilizes Ehrlich units
UROBILINOGEN
Normal value for albumin excretion rate (AER)
0—20 ug/min
Preservative of choice for Addis count urine specimen
FORMALDEHYDE/FORMALIN
Oval fat bodies are seen in what condition
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
Colorless needles that tend to form bundles following refrigeration
AMPICILLIN CRYSTALS
Renal stones that is yellow-brown, greasy and resembles an old soap
CYSTINE CRYSTALS