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What steps should be taken to ensure a clean urine sample is collected?
What steps should be taken to ensure a clean urine sample is collected?
Label the container, wash hands, clean the area, start urinating, and collect a mid-stream sample.
List at least three sources of error that can occur during urine dipstick testing.
List at least three sources of error that can occur during urine dipstick testing.
Incorrect dipping of the reagent strip, incomplete wetting of the strip, and storage of expired strips.
What clinical significance does a positive result for glucose in urine indicate?
What clinical significance does a positive result for glucose in urine indicate?
It may indicate that plasma concentration has exceeded the renal threshold, potentially signaling diabetes.
Why is it important for the urine sample to return to room temperature before testing?
Why is it important for the urine sample to return to room temperature before testing?
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Describe the importance of using gloves during the urine dipstick testing procedure.
Describe the importance of using gloves during the urine dipstick testing procedure.
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What is urinalysis and why is it important?
What is urinalysis and why is it important?
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List two non-normal components that can be detected in urine and their significance.
List two non-normal components that can be detected in urine and their significance.
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What are the key do's to ensure a proper urine sample collection?
What are the key do's to ensure a proper urine sample collection?
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Why is timing essential during chemical testing of urine samples?
Why is timing essential during chemical testing of urine samples?
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What is the recommended sample for testing microalbuminuria?
What is the recommended sample for testing microalbuminuria?
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Study Notes
Chemical Analysis - Urinalysis
- Urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive diagnostic test that provides insight into a person's health.
The Urinary System
- The urinary system comprises the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
Kidney Nephron
- A nephron is the functional unit of the kidney.
- Components include Bowman's capsule, glomerulus, proximal tubule, loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct.
- Blood enters through the renal artery, filters through the glomerulus, and waste, excess water, and ions are re-absorbed or excreted via the tubules.
- The structure and function of the nephron differ slightly in cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons, impacting the concentrating ability of the urine.
Components of Urine
- Urine is composed of approximately 95% water and 5% solutes.
- Solutes include urea, sodium, potassium, phosphate, sulfate ions, creatinine, and uric acid.
Collection Requirements
- Use white/red/green-topped containers.
- Collect mid-stream or early morning urine.
- Store samples for less than 2 hours or at 4°C, away from direct sunlight.
Types of Testing
- Physical, chemical, and microscopic testing are used for analysis.
Chemical Testing of Urine
- Typically done using reagent strips.
- Used to assess bodily processes (e.g., carbohydrate metabolism, kidney function), infections, and the presence of drugs or toxic substances.
Chemicals Found in Urine (not normal components)
- Ketones
- Blood
- Bilirubin/urobilinogen
- Glucose
- Protein
- Nitrates
- Leukocytes
- pH (acid/alkaline balance)
Manual Dipstick Test
- Follow manufacturers' instructions.
- Ensure the sample is in the correct container.
- Select appropriate reagent strips.
- Document the appearance of the urine sample.
- Replace the reagent strip bottle cap.
- Timing is crucial for accurate results.
Do's and Don'ts for Dipstick Testing
- Do:*
- Follow manufacturer's instructions.
- Ensure correct container (red/white top).
- Verify appropriate reagent strips.
- Examine and note the appearance of the urine sample.
- Replace the reagent strip bottle cap.
- Timing is vital for accurate results.
- Don't:*
- Remove the desiccant from the reagent strip bottle.
- Touch the test areas of the reagent strip.
- Remove more strips than needed for immediate use.
Sample Requirements
- Patients need clear instructions for sample collection.
- Use sterile containers.
- Label all samples with patient identification information.
- Ensure correct container for the specific urine test.
- Prioritize the first voided urine sample of the day for microalbumin tests; these are often more concentrated than subsequent samples.
Patient Instructions for Clean Urine Sample Collection
- Label the container with your name, date of birth, and date.
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Clean the sample area as necessary.
- Start urinating and do not collect the first part.
- Collect a mid-stream sample in a sterile container.
- Secure the container lid.
- Wash hands thoroughly again.
Materials/Equipment for Dipstick Testing
- Reagent/test strips (in-date and stored correctly)
- Watch
- Urine sample in a suitable container
- Gloves
- Good lighting
- Handwashing and drying station
- Designated testing room/area
- Suitable waste disposal
Urine Dipstick - Colors and Analysis
- Provides results for various urine constituents (e.g., glucose, bilirubin, ketones, specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen, nitrites, and leukocyte esterase).
Manual Test Procedure
- Wear gloves.
- Confirm the sample is in the correct container.
- Examine and record the sample's appearance.
- Verify the strips are stored correctly and are in date.
- Remove the strip and replace the cap on the bottle.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Glucose
- High glucose levels in the plasma, exceeding the renal threshold, may indicate diabetes.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Bilirubin/Urobilinogen
- Elevated levels may indicate liver disease (e.g., hepatitis), certain medications (e.g., acetaminophen), or advanced cirrhosis.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Ketones
- High ketone levels suggest inadequate carbohydrate intake, prolonged fasting, vomiting, or other metabolic issues.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Specific Gravity
- High values are indicative of dehydration; low values suggest excessive fluid intake.
- Values may be affected by conditions such as diabetes insipidus or hypercalcemia.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Blood
- Presence of blood may be a sign of menstruation, kidney disorders, or urinary tract issues (e.g., tumors, prostatic enlargement).
Clinical Significance of Test Results - pH
- High pH may be associated with disorders like UTI with ammonia-producing organisms or the consumption of antacids.
- Low pH signifies acidosis (e.g., diabetic, lactic), starvation, or potassium deficiency.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Protein
- Excess protein, particularly albumin, suggests increased glomerular permeability, which can be seen in various kidney diseases (such as acute or chronic renal failure) and preeclampsia
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Nitrite
- Nitrites indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI). The absence, however, does not exclude the possibility of infection, as some bacteria don't convert nitrates to nitrites.
Clinical Significance of Test Results - Leukocytes
- Presence of leukocytes often indicates an infection in the urinary tract.
Sources of Error
- Incorrect reagent dip technique, incomplete wetting
- Improper strip storage
- Improper sample handling (needs to be at room temperature, stored in non-sterile containers)
- Sample contamination of reagent strip
- pH reading falsely elevated from stale urine
- Medications affecting reagent strip results (e.g., cephalosporins, L-dopa, high levels of salicylates, chlorhexidine, ferrous sulfate)
- Expired reagent strips.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of urinalysis, focusing on the urinary system, nephron structure, and urine composition. It is designed to test knowledge related to kidney function and the importance of urinalysis in diagnostic health. Prepare to explore the key components and requirements for collecting urine samples.
