Assisting in the Analysis of Urine PP

abnormalities in urine are possible indicators of

disruption of homeostasis

during the 20th century

urinalysis became a practical lab procedure

today urine is the most

commonly analyzed body fluid in clinical lab

urine passes from pelvis of kidney

down ureter

into bladder where it remains until voided through urethra

collecting a urine specimen

show sensitivity to patients’ rights and feelings when asking for a specimen

discuss appropriate urine containers

explain means and methods to collect urine specimens

instruct patient in collection of a 24 hr urine specimen

instruct patient in collection of a clean-catch specimen

physical exam of urine

color

turbidity

specific gravity

odor and foam possibly

performing quality control measures reassure patients of accuracy of test

chemical exam includes reagent strips that have quality control capabilities

urine can be examined by chemical reagent strips called

urine dipstick

urine prepared for microscopic examination

complete urinalysis

clia-waived urine tests

glucose testing

pregnancy testing

fertility testing

menopause testing

drug testing

urine can be altered by the following means

drinking excessive water before testing

adding water to a urine specimen

adding chemicals or products sold specifically to adulterate urine

adulteration test strips can detect

methods of adulteration

MA role urinalysis

carefully explain urinary collection procedures to patient

if responsible for office lab testing must clearly understand basic concepts of lab medicine

properly collecting and testing them accurately