Urinalysis: collection

Question 1

collection method:

• collection cage
• drain in bottom, measure amount of urine vs. amount of water intake
• used just to watch volume

Answer 1

Quantitative

Question 2

3 things decrease as urine sits at room temperature

Answer 2

• RBCs
• casts
• glucose

Question 3

4 things increase as urine sits at room temperature

Answer 3

• pH
• bacteria
• turbidity
• crystals

Question 4

if not examined within ___, refrigerate or chemically preserve

Answer 4

one hour

Question 5

urine must be warmed up to room temperature for

Answer 5

specific gravity

Question 6

urine may be refrigerated up to __ hours without affecting results

Answer 6

6