Urinalysis Flashcards
What would you look for on low magnification (10x)?
- Crystals
- Casts
- Epithelial cells
What would you look for on high magnification (40x)?
- RBC
- WBC
- Crystals
- Bacteria
A normal urinalysis consists of less than ____ RBCs / 40x field.
5
A normal urinarlysis consists of less than ____ WBCs / 40x field.
5
True or False: RBC count will be higher in cystocentesis than free catch cystocentesis.
TRUE
True or False: WBC count will be higher in cystocentesis than free catch urinalysis.
FALSE: WBC higher in free catch urine.
Crystal formation in the urine is dependent on what 4 factors?
- pH
- Concentration
- Solutes
- Diet
What pH urine are struvite crystals found in?
Alkaline
What pH urine are calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals found in?
Acidic
Can struvite crystals be present in normal urine?
Yes
Can calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals be present in normal urine?
Yes
Which type of crystals are normal in horses and rabbits?
Calcium carbonate (if these are not present, THAT is pathogenic)
In what 2 conditions might you see bilirubin crystals?
- Hematuria
2. Bilirubinuria
When would you see calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals?
Ethylene glycol toxicosis
What is the chemical composition of “thorn apple” crystals?
Ammonium biurate
In which 2 species are ammonium biurate crystals normal?
- Dalmatians
2. Bulldogs
What 3 crystal types suggest liver failure certain breeds of dogs?
- Ammonium biurate
- Urate
- Tryosine
In which breeds would you expect to find cystine crystals?
- Rottweiler
- Dachshund
- Newfoundland
- Bulldog
Would you expect cystine crystals more in females or males?
Males
If you have a waxy cast, what is your concern?
End-stage renal failure
If you see leukocyte casts, what is your top differential?
Pyelonephritis
If you see erythrocyte casts, what is your top differential?
Coagulopathy
What type of drugs cause urinary crystals?
- Sulfa drugs
- Penicillins/beta lactams
- Fluoroquinolones
Which fungi is most commonly seen in the urinary bladder?
Candida
What is the kidney worm of the dog?
Dioctophyma