Microscopic Examination of Urine
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Microscopic Examination of Urine

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Which part of urinalysis is responsible for the detection of insoluble materials such as cells, casts, and crystals?

  • Chemical portion
  • Physical portion
  • Macroscopic screening
  • Microscopic analysis (correct)

    • What role do abnormalities in the physical and chemical portions of urinalysis play in the decision to perform a microscopic analysis?

  • Uncertain role
  • Secondary role
  • No role
  • Primary role (correct)

    • Which patients are recommended to undergo microscopic examination of urine?

  • Children
  • Athletes
  • Pregnant women (correct)
  • Healthy individuals

    • What is the significance of examining urine under reduced/subdued light?

    <p>Reduces turbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of macroscopic screening in urinalysis?

    <p>Cost-effectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the detection of insoluble materials in urine such as cells, casts, and crystals?

    <p>Microscopic analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing a microscopic analysis in urinalysis?

    <p>To confirm the pathologic or non-pathologic cause of turbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which patients are recommended to undergo microscopic examination of urine?

    <p>Pregnant women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of examining urine under reduced/subdued light?

    <p>To enhance the visibility of insoluble materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of urinalysis is responsible for the screening of color, clarity, blood, protein, nitrite, and leukocyte esterase?

    <p>Macroscopic screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

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