Urinalysis Flashcards
1
Q
Micturate
A
To urinate
2
Q
Polyuria
A
Excessive production of urine
3
Q
Oliguria
A
Reduced urine output
4
Q
Anuria
A
Absence of urine production
5
Q
Dysuria
A
Painful or difficult urination
6
Q
Proteinuria
A
Protein in the urine
7
Q
Urolithiasis
A
Uroliths/ urinary crystals present
8
Q
Glucosuria
A
Glucose in the urine
9
Q
Haematuria
A
Blood in urine
10
Q
Non - sterile sample collection
A
- Natural urination
-Manual expression
11
Q
Sterile sample collection
A
- Catheterisation
-Cystocentesis
12
Q
Urine Storage
A
- Examine 1hr of collection
-Refrigerate at 4-8 degrees for no more than 6hrs
13
Q
Storage container
A
- Universal container (white top)
-Boric container (red top)
14
Q
Plain sample pots
A
- Sterile universal pot
-Microscopic examination
-Urine specific gravity
15
Q
Boric acid sample pot
A
- Red top
- Used for microbiological testing
