Urinalysis

Question 1

How soon should urines be analyzed after collection?

Answer 1

2 HOURS

Question 2

What preservatives may interfere with urine testing?

Answer 2

1. ) Boric acid
2. )Formalin
3. )Thymol

Question 3

What would cause a color change in urine?

Answer 3

1. ) oxidation
2. ) reduction of substances
3. ) bilirubin to bilverdin

Question 4

What would cause a clarity change in urine?

Answer 4

1. ) bacteria growth

2. ) Solute precipitation

Question 5

What would cause a odor change in urine?

Answer 5

1. ) bacterial proliferation

2. ) Urea decomposing to ammonia