Urine Microanalysis

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to urine microanalysis for veterinary technology, aiding in exam preparation.

First morning sample

The best type of urine sample to examine, which should be collected within 30 minutes.

Pyuria

Excessive number of leukocytes in the urine.

Casts

Coagulated protein that forms within and is produced by the renal tubules.

Crystalluria

The presence of crystals in the urine.

Epithelial cells

Cells found in urine that can help indicate various conditions.

Hyaline cast

A type of cast in urine that may be present during conditions affecting the renal tubules.

Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate

Another name for struvite crystals, which may appear in alkaline urine.

Calcium oxalate crystals

Type of crystals typically found in acidic urine and associated with ethylene glycol intoxication.

Granular cast

The most common type of cast found in urine, indicating pathologic changes.

Dalmatians

A dog breed predisposed to the formation of urate crystals.

Amorphous crystals

Crystals present in urine that have no clinical significance.

Free catch midstream sample

A method to verify hematuria observed in a urine sample taken by cystocentesis.

Cystine crystals

Crystals often occurring due to a hereditary defect within the kidney, appearing androgen-dependent.

Magnesium carbonate crystals

Crystals commonly seen in horses.

Amorphous phosphates

Crystals that may appear in alkaline urine.

Leukocytes

White blood cells evaluated during urine analysis.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that may be evaluated in urine samples.

Renal Tubular cells

Cells evaluated on a microscope at 10X power for urine analysis.

Mucous threads

One of the various components that may be observed in a urine analysis.

Fat droplets

Another component that may be observed in urine samples.

Iatrogenic hematuria

Hematuria that can be confirmed as non-iatrogenic using a free catch sample.