URINARY SYSTEM LAB Flashcards

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It is a test that examines the content of urine to provide information about various aspects of a person’s health. It is a common and valuable tool used by healthcare providers to assess and diagnose a variety of conditions.

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urinalysis

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urinalysis involves

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physical examinations
chemical examinations
microscopic examination

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Urinalysis is a _________ and relatively _______that can provide valuable information about a person’s overall health and help diagnose various medical conditions

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non-invasive
simple test

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4
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Detect possible dehydration or abnormalities in antidiuretic hormone & can be used to determine whether specimen concentration is adequate to ensure the accuracy of chemical tests

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specific gravity

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5
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specific gravity can be easily performed using

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Urinometer (hydrometer)
Refractometer (TS meter)
Reagent strip

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Part of the urinalysis is the examination of urine with a microscope and its purpose is to detect and to identify insoluble materials present in the urine

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microscopic examination

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7
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Cells, crystals, and other substances are counted and reported either as:

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-per “low power field” (LPF)
-per “high power field” (HPF)

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