Urinalysis: gross exam - odor Flashcards
1
Q
ammonia odor indicates what?
A
urease producing bacteria
2
Q
if ammonia is smelled in a freshly voided sample, what can that indicate?
A
bacteria in bladder (cystitis)
3
Q
the sweet odor of ketones can be due to (3)
A
- diabetes
- acetonemia in cows
- pregnant ewe disease