Test #2 Flashcards
Renal threshold of glucose in cats
280-300mg/dl
Cells found on the distal 1/3 of the urethra, vagina, vulva and prepuce
Squams
Normal equine urine may contain the following except
Alkaline pH
Calcium Carbonate Crystals
Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate
Mucus
All of the above are normal findings
RBC in urine
Commonly mistaken for fat droplets
Mistaken for WBC when crenated
-Preserved is alkaline urine
1.5-2x smaller than WBC
All except C
Which is not a cause of decreased USG?
DM
Granular precipitates found in acidic urine are reported out as
Amorphous Urates
Acid by-products of fat metabolism defines
Ketones
Ammonium Biurate
Normal in dalmatians Brown in color Thorn Apples Can indicate liver dz can indicate portosystemic shunt
All of the above
In a normal animal a voided sample may contain the following except
Trace Ketones
The following will cause an increased USG except
DI
Bilirubin
Can be normal
Liver dz
Twigs/Koosh balls
Calcium oxalate dihyrate
Can be normal
pH dependent
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
Envelopes
Calcium oxalate monohydrate
Can be normal
pH dependent
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
Dumbbells
Hippuric Acid
Never normal
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
Fence Posts
Cholesterol Crystals
Can be normal
Stair steps
Cystine
Never normal
6-sided stop signs