Urinalysis

Question 1

Clear to light yellow

Answer 1

increased fluid intake, alchohol, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Question 2

Yellow orange to orange

Answer 2

carrots, antibiotics/pyridium, bilirubin from obstructive jaundice

Question 3

Green

Answer 3

green food dyes, asparagus; diuretics; bacterial infection

Question 4

red to red brown

Answer 4

beets; senna laxatives; hemoglobin in urine

Question 5

Dark wine

Answer 5

beets; anti-inflammatory drugs; hemolytic jaundice

Question 6

Brown

Answer 6

rhubarb (large quantity), fava beans, severe dehydration; barbiturates; hemolytic anemia or liver disease, extremely strenuous exercise or muscle injury

Question 7

Brown-black

Answer 7

rhubarb (huge quantity), excessive sorbitol consumption; antidepressants; melannin pigment from melanoma (rare)

Question 8

Low pH (<6)

Answer 8

high protein diet, cranberry juice; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Question 9

High pH (>8)

Answer 9

diet rich in vegetables, dairy products; severe anemia

Question 10

Low Specific Gravity (<1.010)

Answer 10

increased fluid intake; severe renal damage

Question 11

High Specific Gravity (>1.026)

Answer 11

decreased fluid intake, loss of fluids; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, severe anemia

Question 12

Glucose Present

Answer 12

large meal; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

Question 13

Protein Present

Answer 13

high protein diet; severe anemia