Sulfosalicylic Acid Precipitation Test

Question 1

What are the steps involved in Sulfosalicylic Acid Precipitation Test?

Answer 1

1. Add 3 ml of 3% SSA reagent to 3 ml of centrifuged urine
2. Mix by inversion and observe for cloudiness
3. Grade the degree of turbidity

Question 2

What is the turbidity level and protein range associated with a negative grade?

Answer 2

• A negative grade indicates no increase in turbidity, and the associated protein range is less than 6 mg/dL.

Question 3

What is the turbidity level and protein range associated with a grade of “Trace” in the provided table?

Answer 3

* For a grade of “Trace,” the turbidity is characterized by noticeable turbidity, and the associated protein range is 6-30 mg/dL.

Question 4

What is the turbidity level associated with Grade 1+ in the given context, and what is the corresponding protein range?

Answer 4

* Grade 1+ is characterized by distinct turbidity with no granulation, and the associated protein range is 30-100 mg/dL.

Question 5

What is the turbidity and protein range associated with Grade 2+ in the given context?

Answer 5

* In Grade 2+, the turbidity is characterized by granulation without flocculation, and the associated protein range is 100-200 mg/dL.

Question 6

What grade corresponds to turbidity, granulation, and flocculation in a urine sample?

Answer 6

* Grade 3+ is associated with turbidity, granulation, and flocculation, with a protein range of 200-400 mg/dL.

Question 7

What is the turbidity level and protein range associated with Grade 4+ in the context of urine analysis?

Answer 7

* Grade 4+ in urine analysis corresponds to clumps of protein, and the associated turbidity is indicative of greater than 400 mg/dL protein concentration.