testing Flashcards
urinometer
tests SG
add 0.001 for every 3 degress above calibrated temp
subtract 0.001 for every 3 degrees below calibrated temp
subtract 0.003 for each g. of protein
subtract 0.004 for each g. of glucose
refractometer
measures SG; refractive index
calibrated with distilled water 1.000
read line while pointed at light
isosthenuria
same SG 1.010 as plasma filtrate
hyposthenuria
SG <1.010
due to increased hydration, diabetes insipidus
hypersthenuria
SG >1.010
dehydration, diabetes mellitus, IVP dye
pH normal values
4.5-8.0 (see closer to 6-7)
pH indicates
acidosis/ alkalosis
pH test
double indicator: methyl red and bromothymol blue
measures amount of H+
pH test interference
increased bacterial growth increases pH
protein normal values
negative/trace
trace do SSA
protein test type
protein error of indicators
pH @3
albumin accepts H+ === color change
yellow===green===blue (albumin)
protein test interference
false +; detergents, increased pigmented urine
false -: microalbuminuria
clinical significance of protein
nephropathy, injury, toxic agents
prerenal, postrenal, renal, and tubular disorders
protein changes on standing
decrease as break down
SSA
cold ppt. test
reacts w/ all forms of protein
glucose normal values
0
glucose test
glucose oxidase double sequential enzyme reaction
measures glucose
clinical significance of glucose testing
diabetes, inborn error of metabolism, hyperglycemia, glycosuria,
glucose test interference
false +: oxidizing agents (peroxide), detergents
false - : vit C, high ketones, high SG, low temp
clinitest
reacts with all reducing sugars relux for glucose + patients under 2 years old- galactose GALT copper reduction test (exothermic) watch for pass through (-) blue/green==yellow==orange/red (+)
glucose critical levels
3+ & 4+ call the floor
KETONE NORMAL
0
sodium nitroprusside test
measures acetoacetic acid in alkaline medium (purple color)
measures ketones
acetest tablets
measure ketones
sodium nitroprusside with lactose give a better color
clinical significance of ketones
diabetic acidosis, malabsorption, alcoholism, inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, starvation