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Urinalysis and
Body Fluids Study
Guide – Key
Concepts, Tests,
and Lab
Interpretation
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Terms in this set (317)
What are the three major components of a routine Physical examination, chemical examination, and microscopic
urinalysis? examination.
What is the clinical importance of urinalysis? It helps in diagnosing diseases and monitoring health conditions.
What should you do before performing any Read the procedure carefully.
laboratory procedure?
What are the basic rules for specimen handling in Proper labeling, avoiding contamination, and following universal
urinalysis? precautions.
What changes can occur in a urine specimen left at Changes in pH, color, turbidity, and the presence of bacteria.
room temperature for more than 2 hours?
What is a clean-catch midstream urine specimen? A urine sample collected after cleaning the genital area to avoid
contamination.
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What is the purpose of preserving urine To maintain the integrity of the sample for accurate testing.
specimens?
What is the significance of specific gravity in It indicates the concentration of solutes in urine and assesses kidney
urinalysis? function.
What is the role of reagent strips in urinalysis? They provide a quick chemical analysis of urine for various substances.
What abnormal substances may be found in urine? Protein, glucose, ketones, blood, bilirubin, and nitrites.
What should be done with patient specimens after Dispose of them as biohazard material.
lab sessions?
What is the purpose of using safety goggles in the To protect eyes from splashes or aerosolization of hazardous materials.
laboratory?
What is the procedure for collecting a timed urine Collect all urine produced in a specified time frame, usually 24 hours.
specimen?
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What is the importance of reporting accidents in To ensure safety and prevent future incidents.
the laboratory?
What should you do with chipped or broken Discard it in the 'GLASS ONLY' container.
glassware?
What is the significance of urine pH in urinalysis? It helps assess metabolic and respiratory conditions.
What is the purpose of the Acetest tablet in To test for the presence of ketones in urine.
urinalysis?
What are the common abbreviations used in Examples include UA (urinalysis), SG (specific gravity), and pH.
urinalysis?
What is the function of the Ictotest tablet? To test for bilirubin in urine.
What should be done with all dirty glassware at the Return it to the proper containers.
end of class?
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Urinalysis and
Body Fluids Study
Guide – Key
Concepts, Tests,
and Lab
Interpretation
Page 1 Urinalysis and Body Fluids Study Guide – Key Concepts, Tests, and Lab Interpretation Page 1
,Page 2 of 49 Page 2 Page 2
Terms in this set (317)
What are the three major components of a routine Physical examination, chemical examination, and microscopic
urinalysis? examination.
What is the clinical importance of urinalysis? It helps in diagnosing diseases and monitoring health conditions.
What should you do before performing any Read the procedure carefully.
laboratory procedure?
What are the basic rules for specimen handling in Proper labeling, avoiding contamination, and following universal
urinalysis? precautions.
What changes can occur in a urine specimen left at Changes in pH, color, turbidity, and the presence of bacteria.
room temperature for more than 2 hours?
What is a clean-catch midstream urine specimen? A urine sample collected after cleaning the genital area to avoid
contamination.
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What is the purpose of preserving urine To maintain the integrity of the sample for accurate testing.
specimens?
What is the significance of specific gravity in It indicates the concentration of solutes in urine and assesses kidney
urinalysis? function.
What is the role of reagent strips in urinalysis? They provide a quick chemical analysis of urine for various substances.
What abnormal substances may be found in urine? Protein, glucose, ketones, blood, bilirubin, and nitrites.
What should be done with patient specimens after Dispose of them as biohazard material.
lab sessions?
What is the purpose of using safety goggles in the To protect eyes from splashes or aerosolization of hazardous materials.
laboratory?
What is the procedure for collecting a timed urine Collect all urine produced in a specified time frame, usually 24 hours.
specimen?
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What is the importance of reporting accidents in To ensure safety and prevent future incidents.
the laboratory?
What should you do with chipped or broken Discard it in the 'GLASS ONLY' container.
glassware?
What is the significance of urine pH in urinalysis? It helps assess metabolic and respiratory conditions.
What is the purpose of the Acetest tablet in To test for the presence of ketones in urine.
urinalysis?
What are the common abbreviations used in Examples include UA (urinalysis), SG (specific gravity), and pH.
urinalysis?
What is the function of the Ictotest tablet? To test for bilirubin in urine.
What should be done with all dirty glassware at the Return it to the proper containers.
end of class?
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