Urinalysis Flashcards
which urine is the most concentrated?
the morning
which urine type is best to avoid contamination
catherized and suprapubic aspiration
what happens to the pH when urine is older then 2 hours?
pH elevates (becomes more alkaline)
what happens to the glucose when urine is older then 2 hours?
decreases (consommation by bacteria)
What is the principle of the pH test?
double indicator
What is the principle of the protéine test?
indicator d’erreur
What is the principle of the glucose test?
oxidase/peroxidase
What is the principle of the cetones test?
sodium nitroprusside
What is the principle of the blood test?
pseudoperoxidase, activity of hgb
What is the principle of the bilirubin test?
diazo reaction
What is the principle of the urobilinogen test?
ehrlich aldehyde reaction or diazo reaction
What is the principle of the nitrite test?
Greiss reaction
What is the principle of the leucocyte test?
leuco esterase
What is the principle of the specific gravity test?
pKa change of polyelectrolyte
what does it mean to have protein in the urine?
possible renal disease
What happens if you dont remove the excess urine on strip?
runover of chemicals to other pads
What happens if you leave the strips too long in the urine?
false negative reaction
what can cause a false positive for specific gravity?
protein
what type of alb is measured in urine?
microalbumine
Clinitest method
copper reduction
test to mesure bence jones?
SSA sulfosalicylic acid
test to mesure ketones
acetest
What is the acetest method
sodium nitroprusside reaction
test to mesure bilirubine
ictotest
ictotest method
diazo