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Which instrument is used to determine the concentration of dissolved particles in a urine specimen?
Which instrument is used to determine the concentration of dissolved particles in a urine specimen?
- Spectrophotometer
- Centrifuge
- Microscope
- Refractometer (correct)
What should be done after each urine specimen is tested with a refractometer?
What should be done after each urine specimen is tested with a refractometer?
- The specific gravity scale should be adjusted
- The refractometer should be calibrated
- The prism and its cover should be cleaned (correct)
- The urine sample should be discarded
What is the purpose of performing specific gravity on urine with a refractometer?
What is the purpose of performing specific gravity on urine with a refractometer?
- To identify any abnormal odor in the urine
- To determine the pH level of the urine
- To measure the concentration of dissolved particles in the urine (correct)
- To determine the color and clarity of the urine sample
What is one possible action if a urine sample has a specific gravity reading greater than the refractometer scale?
What is one possible action if a urine sample has a specific gravity reading greater than the refractometer scale?
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What is one of the objectives of this lab exercise?
What is one of the objectives of this lab exercise?
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