Collecting, Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to urine and stool sample collection, processing, and analysis.

Urinalysis

The process of analyzing urine to diagnose potential health issues.

Chemical Analysis

The examination of urine components to detect substances such as glucose, protein, or blood.

Specific Gravity

A measurement of the concentration of solutes in urine; normal range is 1.005 to 1.030.

Turbidity

A measure of how cloudy or clear urine is, indicating the presence of certain substances.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in urine, which can indicate various health problems.

Leukocytes

White blood cells in urine, often indicating inflammation or infection, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Chain of Custody

A protocol followed during drug testing to ensure the integrity and security of urine samples.

Clean-Catch Midstream

A method of urine collection that minimizes contamination by cleaning the genital area and catching the urine midstream.

Oliguria

A condition characterized by decreased urine output.

Polyuria

An increase in urine production, often associated with diabetes or other health issues.