Urine Introboyz Flashcards
(3) Different Phases of Urine Examination
(1) Physical/Gross Examination
(2) Chemical Examination
(3) Microscopy
The 3 factors to be examined on Physical/Gross Examination
(1) Color
(2) Clarity
(3) Specific Gravity
What would you Identify in Chemical Examination?
protein, blood cells, glucose, pH, bilirubin, urobilinogen, ketone bodies, nitrites, and leukocyte esterase (p.s. sa net rani)
What would you Identify in Microscopy Examination?
Identify Tissues
Identify Casts
Identify if there is a presence of cells
Identify Bacteria
(7) Sample Criteria for Urine Specimen Rejection
(1) Unlabeled containers
(2) non matching labels and requisition forms
(3) contaminated specimens with feces or toilet paper
(4) containers with contaminated exteriors
(5) insufficient volume of urine
(6) improperly transported or preserved specimens
(7) Delay between time of collection and receipt of Laboratory