Urine reference intervals Flashcards
1
Q
phosphate
A
14-120mmol/24h
2
Q
protein
A
<150mg/24h
3
Q
protein creatinine ratio
A
<3mg/mmol
4
Q
sodium
A
100-250mmol/24h
5
Q
What does a reduced specific gravity indicate?
A
diabetes insipidus
6
Q
What is the name for increased blood in the urine called?
A
haematuria
7
Q
What does increased protein indicate?
A
nephrotic syndrome
8
Q
What does increased leukocyte esterase indicate?
A
UTI
9
Q
What does nitrates indicate?
A
Gram-ve UTI, e.g. E.coli
10
Q
What does increased ketones indicate? (2)
A
- Starvation
* DKA
11
Q
What does hyperglycaemia indicate?
A
Poorly controlled diabetes
12
Q
What does increased (conjugated) bilirubin indicate?
A
Billary tract obstruction
13
Q
What does increased urobilinogen indicate?
A
- Increased bilirubin turnover
- Malaria
- Haemolytic anaemia
