REPORTING THE MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION

Question 1

In the microscopic examination of a urine sample, which parameter is typically reported as the “AVERAGE NUMBER PER LPF”?

A) RBCs and WBCs
B) Casts
C) Epithelial cells
D) Crystals

Answer 1

B) Casts

Question 2

For the microscopic examination of urine, what is the standard unit used to report the “AVERAGE NUMBER PER 10 HPF” for RBCs and WBCs?

A) LPF (Low Power Field)
B) MPF (Medium Power Field)
C) HPF (High Power Field)
D) UPF (Ultra Power Field)

Answer 2

C) HPF (High Power Field)

Question 3

What grading system is commonly used in reporting the microscopic examination of urine sediments, particularly for epithelial cells, crystals, and other sediments?

A) Binary (Positive/Negative)
B) Quantitative (Numeric count)
C) Semi-Quantitative (Rare, Few, Moderate, Many/1+, 2+, 3+, 4+)
D) Qualitative (Descriptive terms)

Answer 3

C) Semi-Quantitative (Rare, Few, Moderate, Many/1+, 2+, 3+, 4+)

Question 4

What are the different gradings used in reporting the microscopic examination, specifically for the presence of particles?

Answer 4

• 0-1
• 2-5
• 5-10
• Packed filled (PF)

Question 5

In the context of reporting the microscopic examination, which aspects are considered during the macroscopic examination?

A) Temperature and Pressure
B) Color and Transparency
C) Speed and Velocity
D) Volume and Density

Answer 5

B) Color and Transparency

Question 6

What are the components typically examined in a microscopic examination of a specimen?

Answer 6

• For bacteria, mucus threads, yeast cells, epithelial cells, pus cells, and white blood cells (WBCs)/red blood cells (RBCs).

Question 7

What are the components covered in the microscopic examination report using Chem strip for chemical testing?

Answer 7

• Specific gravity
• pH level
• Presence of sugar/glucose and protein
• Additionally, it provides information on albumin levels