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In acidic conditions, methyl red remains ______ or orange.
In acidic conditions, methyl red remains ______ or orange.
red
Bromthymol blue shifts from yellow to ______ as the pH increases.
Bromthymol blue shifts from yellow to ______ as the pH increases.
blue
At neutral pH, bromthymol blue appears ______.
At neutral pH, bromthymol blue appears ______.
green
As the pH of methyl red rises, it turns ______ and eventually yellow.
As the pH of methyl red rises, it turns ______ and eventually yellow.
The sensitivity range for Multistix is pH ______ to 8.5.
The sensitivity range for Multistix is pH ______ to 8.5.
No known interferences from substances allow reagent strips to provide reliable ______ measurements.
No known interferences from substances allow reagent strips to provide reliable ______ measurements.
At pH 7, the strip shows ______ due to the mixed effects of methyl red and bromothymol blue.
At pH 7, the strip shows ______ due to the mixed effects of methyl red and bromothymol blue.
The strip turns deep blue at pH ______ as bromothymol blue reaches its maximum blue color.
The strip turns deep blue at pH ______ as bromothymol blue reaches its maximum blue color.
Creatinine is excreted relatively consistently for each individual, allowing for adjustments based on urine ______ variations.
Creatinine is excreted relatively consistently for each individual, allowing for adjustments based on urine ______ variations.
The Clinitek Microalbumin and Multistix Pro reagent strips simultaneously measure ______ and creatinine in a urine sample.
The Clinitek Microalbumin and Multistix Pro reagent strips simultaneously measure ______ and creatinine in a urine sample.
Hydration and ______ can affect urine concentration.
Hydration and ______ can affect urine concentration.
By comparing albumin excretion to creatinine excretion, the test corrects for these ______.
By comparing albumin excretion to creatinine excretion, the test corrects for these ______.
The albumin low-test pad is designed to increase ______, ensuring more accurate detection of albumin.
The albumin low-test pad is designed to increase ______, ensuring more accurate detection of albumin.
The ACR is particularly useful in detecting ______, an early sign of kidney damage.
The ACR is particularly useful in detecting ______, an early sign of kidney damage.
The ACR offers a more reliable evaluation of kidney health, helping clinicians identify issues early and implement appropriate ______.
The ACR offers a more reliable evaluation of kidney health, helping clinicians identify issues early and implement appropriate ______.
These strips use the dye ______, providing accurate measurements of albumin levels in urine.
These strips use the dye ______, providing accurate measurements of albumin levels in urine.
The Multistix Pro 10 strips can be read manually or with automated ______ instruments.
The Multistix Pro 10 strips can be read manually or with automated ______ instruments.
The dye ______ allows the strips to have higher sensitivity to albumin.
The dye ______ allows the strips to have higher sensitivity to albumin.
The protein-high result helps in the calculation of the Albumin/Protein: Creatine ______.
The protein-high result helps in the calculation of the Albumin/Protein: Creatine ______.
The ______ pad on the Multistix Pro 10 strips uses the dye-binding method.
The ______ pad on the Multistix Pro 10 strips uses the dye-binding method.
DIDNTB strips are designed to detect ______ only.
DIDNTB strips are designed to detect ______ only.
The use of paper treated with bis-(heptapropylene glycol) carbonate helps mitigate issues associated with highly buffered ______ urine.
The use of paper treated with bis-(heptapropylene glycol) carbonate helps mitigate issues associated with highly buffered ______ urine.
Glucose tests are crucial for detecting and monitoring ______ mellitus.
Glucose tests are crucial for detecting and monitoring ______ mellitus.
The color progression of the reaction results in shades from pale green to ______.
The color progression of the reaction results in shades from pale green to ______.
Urobilinogen is ______ measured on the Multistix Pro 10 strips.
Urobilinogen is ______ measured on the Multistix Pro 10 strips.
Falsely elevated results may occur in the presence of visibly ______ urine.
Falsely elevated results may occur in the presence of visibly ______ urine.
A first-morning sample is recommended for urine collection to avoid ______.
A first-morning sample is recommended for urine collection to avoid ______.
The reaction involving copper sulfate and creatinine forms copper-creatinine ______.
The reaction involving copper sulfate and creatinine forms copper-creatinine ______.
The higher result between protein-high and protein-low is used for the ______ calculation.
The higher result between protein-high and protein-low is used for the ______ calculation.
The chromogen ______ undergoes a color change as creatinine levels increase.
The chromogen ______ undergoes a color change as creatinine levels increase.
Over half of the global cases of diabetes remain ______.
Over half of the global cases of diabetes remain ______.
As creatinine levels increase, the color changes from orange to green to ______.
As creatinine levels increase, the color changes from orange to green to ______.
The elevation of hormones such as glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol counteracts insulin's role and promotes glucose production by breaking down ______ stores.
The elevation of hormones such as glucagon, epinephrine, and cortisol counteracts insulin's role and promotes glucose production by breaking down ______ stores.
______ occurs when glucose appears in the urine without elevated blood glucose levels.
______ occurs when glucose appears in the urine without elevated blood glucose levels.
Temporary glycosuria may occur during ______ due to a lowered renal threshold.
Temporary glycosuria may occur during ______ due to a lowered renal threshold.
The glucose oxidase method for glucose detection in urine involves a two-step ______ reaction.
The glucose oxidase method for glucose detection in urine involves a two-step ______ reaction.
In the first step of the glucose oxidase reaction, glucose reacts with oxygen, forming gluconic acid and ______.
In the first step of the glucose oxidase reaction, glucose reacts with oxygen, forming gluconic acid and ______.
The intensity of the color formed in the peroxidase reaction is proportional to the concentration of ______ present in the urine.
The intensity of the color formed in the peroxidase reaction is proportional to the concentration of ______ present in the urine.
For Multistix, the color change occurs from green to ______ when potassium iodide is oxidized.
For Multistix, the color change occurs from green to ______ when potassium iodide is oxidized.
The American Diabetes Association recommends semiquantitative reporting of ______ concentrations in urine.
The American Diabetes Association recommends semiquantitative reporting of ______ concentrations in urine.
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Study Notes
pH Detection with Color Changes
- Methyl red is effective for measuring acidic pH levels.
- In acidic conditions (pH < 6), methyl red appears red or orange; as pH increases, it shifts to yellow.
- Bromthymol blue operates within a pH range of 6 to 9, turning yellow in neutral conditions and blue at alkaline pH levels.
- At pH ~ 6, bromthymol blue is green; as alkalinity increases, it transitions from green to blue.
- Color interpretations for specific pH levels:
- pH 5: Orange due to methyl red.
- pH 6: Yellow as methyl red changes.
- pH 7: Green due to mixed effects of methyl red and bromthymol blue.
- pH 9: Deep blue indicating highly alkaline conditions.
Urine Analysis and Reagent Strips
- Methyl red and bromthymol blue reagents used in urine testing provide reliable pH readings without known interferences from urine components.
- Multistix reagent strips measure pH from 5.0 to 8.5 in 0.5 increments, while Chemstrip extends the range to pH 5.0 to 9.0 in 1.0 increments.
Albumin and Creatinine Measurement
- Clinitek Microalbumin and Multistix Pro strips test for both albumin and creatinine in urine, adjusting for hydration levels.
- Albumin is specific and measured accurately using a dye-binding method, enhancing detection in the presence of other proteins.
- Albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) is useful for:
- Detecting microalbuminuria, indicating early kidney damage, particularly in diabetic patients.
- Monitoring kidney function over time.
Albumin Reagent Strips
- Albumin strips utilize the dye DIDNTB, detecting albumin levels between 8 and 15 mg/dL, compared to conventional strips (30 mg/dL threshold).
- Specificity enhanced by excluding other proteins present in urine, reducing false positives.
- Strips exhibit a color range from pale green to aqua blue based on albumin concentration.
Creatinine Detection Methodology
- Creatinine levels are assessed via a reaction utilizing copper sulfate and creatinine, resulting in a color change from orange to green to blue.
- Multi-pad Multistix Pro strips offer tests for various substances in urine, enabling comprehensive evaluation.
- Automated reading through Clinitek devices enhances accuracy and speed of results.
Glucose Testing in Urine
- Glucose testing is critical for identifying and monitoring diabetes, commonly included in routine health screenings.
- Glucose levels can rise due to hormones that promote glycogen breakdown and insulin inhibition from conditions like stress or trauma.
- Renal glycosuria occurs when glucose appears in urine without elevated blood levels due to impaired reabsorption in renal tubules.
Glucose Detection with Reagent Strips
- Glucose oxidase method is employed for specific detection in urine, involving a two-step enzymatic reaction that produces color changes proportional to glucose concentration.
- Chromogens differ among manufacturers:
- Multistix uses potassium iodide (green to brown).
- Chemstrip utilizes tetramethylbenzidine (yellow to green).
- Results categorized semi-quantitatively from negative to 4+, indicating glucose concentrations from 100 mg/dL to 2 g/dL.
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