Urinalysis and Other Information

Question 1

Characteristics of a urine specimen account for this continued popularity:

Answer 1

1. Readily available and easily collected
2. Urine contains information about many of the body’s major metabolic functions

• Testing of urine with procedures commonly performed in an expeditious, reliable, safe and cost-effective manner.

Question 2

Reasons for Urinalysis

Answer 2

• Disease diagnosis
• Screening asymptomatic populations for undetected disorders
• Monitoring progress of disease and effectiveness of therapy

Question 3

Urine Formation

Answer 3

• Ultrafiltrate of Plasma
• Formed at Kidneys
• Average Daily output is 1200mL-1500mL

Question 4

Normal Daily Output

Answer 4

1200-1500mL (600-2000ml also considered normal)

Question 5

Oliguria

Answer 5

Decreased Urine Output: 400mL/day (Adults) -Occurs at excessive water loss

Question 6

Anuria

Answer 6

Cessation of urine flow; suggests severe kidney damage

Question 7

Nocturia

Answer 7

Increased excretion of urine during the night

Question 8

Polyuria

Answer 8

Increased Urine Output: >2.5L/day (Adults)

Question 9

Urine Composition

Answer 9

Urine is normally 95% water and 5% Solutes (Organic and Inorganic)

Question 10

• Remember that Urine is classified as a

Answer 10

BIOHAZARD
* Observe Standard Precautions
* Requisition Forms are required

Question 11

• Containers for routine urinalysis:

Answer 11

o Clean and Dry (Sterile)
o Leak Proof
o Screw top lids
o Should have a wide mouth
o Made of clear material
o Recommended capacity: 50mL
o Labelled. (Attached to CONTAINER, not the lid)

Question 12

Adulteration

Answer 12

• adding other fluid to the urine that will affect the result. (bleach)

Question 13

Substitution

Answer 13

• using other urine sample

Question 14

Dilution

Answer 14

• using water, to make sure that the concentration of the drug he/she is taking will be falsely lowered.

Question 15

mL of urine collected

Answer 15

30-45 mL

Question 16

What should be tested immediately?

Answer 16

• Temperature, pH, Color and Specific Gravity of Urine

Question 17

Urine Ideal Temp

Answer 17

32.5-37.7 C

Question 18

Urine pH of greater than 9 suggests

Answer 18

adulteration

Question 19

Specific Gravity less than 1.005 suggests

Answer 19

dilution

Question 20

Urine Specimen should be delivered and tested within

Answer 20

2 hours