Urine analysis- week 1 Flashcards
What are the 3 parts of a complete UA?
Physical exam
Chemical Exam
Microscopic exam
What makes up the UA physical exam?
Color, clarity, odor
What makes up the UA chemical exam?
Dipsticks
Abnormal UA physical exam color indicates what?
Milky
Pus, bacteria, Fat
possible infection
Abnormal UA physical exam color indicates what?
Red/Smoky Brown
Blood
Abnormal UA physical exam color indicates what?
Yellow Foam
Bile pigments (liver), Gal Stone, or cholecystitis (gal bladder inflammation)
Abnormal UA physical exam color indicates what?
White Foam
Albumin
Regular in small amounts
Large amount is an issue
Abnormal UA physical exam color indicates what?
Coca-Cola color?
AGN from blood in the early stages of filtration
Can also be from Strep infection
Urine color can be affected by what things that do not indicate an issue?
Dehydration or supplements
Odor in the physical exam is caused by what if it smells like ammonia or cleaning products?
Bacterial decomp due to urine retention
Odor in the physical exam is caused by what if it smells fruity?
Ketone bodies- DM
Odor in the physical exam is caused by what if it smells Stale?
Advanced Kidney Disease
What is the WNL of urine specific gravity?
1.003-1.030
What does it indicate when the specific gravity of urine is low?
Excessive hydration; diabetes insipidus
What does it indicate when the specific gravity of urine is high?
Dehydration; Diabetes Mellitus
What if the specific gravity of urine is fixed at ~1.010?
Advanced kidney failure