Urinalysis Flashcards
1
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Routine urinalysis
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Performed to screen for urinary and systemic disorders
Uses a dipstick
2
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Microscopic examination
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When more details are needed (to identify casts)
3
Q
Casts
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Fibrous or protein materials, such as pus or fats, that are thrown off into the urine in kidney disease
4
Q
Average normal pH values of urine
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4.5 to 8.0
5
Q
pH values below 7 indicates
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Acid urine and acidosis
6
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Alkalosis
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Not enough acid in body
7
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/pH value above 7 indicates
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Alkaline urine and can indicate conditions such as UTI
