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What effect does low fluid intake have on urine color and specific gravity?
What effect does low fluid intake have on urine color and specific gravity?
- Pale yellow urine and decreased specific gravity
- Lighter urine color and lower specific gravity
- Colorless urine and stable specific gravity
- Darker urine color and higher specific gravity (correct)
Which of the following is considered a normal urine color?
Which of the following is considered a normal urine color?
- Deep brown
- Bright red
- Colorless/straw (correct)
- Dark yellow
What pigment is associated with alkaptonuria, affecting urine color?
What pigment is associated with alkaptonuria, affecting urine color?
- Bilirubin
- Urobilin
- Melanin (correct)
- Hemoglobin
What is a common cause of red/red-brown urine?
What is a common cause of red/red-brown urine?
Which condition is linked to the deficiency of antidiuretic hormone?
Which condition is linked to the deficiency of antidiuretic hormone?
How should urine specimens be evaluated for accurate color assessment?
How should urine specimens be evaluated for accurate color assessment?
Which of the following urine characteristics is correlated with high fluid intake?
Which of the following urine characteristics is correlated with high fluid intake?
What condition might result in polyuria and pale yellow urine?
What condition might result in polyuria and pale yellow urine?
What is the corrected specific gravity reading after adjusting for protein, glucose, and temperature?
What is the corrected specific gravity reading after adjusting for protein, glucose, and temperature?
What type of crystals are soluble in heat?
What type of crystals are soluble in heat?
What does a refractometer measure?
What does a refractometer measure?
Which of the following substances is insoluble in dilute acetic acid?
Which of the following substances is insoluble in dilute acetic acid?
Which method is an indirect way to measure specific gravity?
Which method is an indirect way to measure specific gravity?
What adjustment is necessary when measuring specific gravity?
What adjustment is necessary when measuring specific gravity?
At which temperature range is specific gravity measurements considered standard without corrections?
At which temperature range is specific gravity measurements considered standard without corrections?
Which types of substances are soluble in ether?
Which types of substances are soluble in ether?
What does dark yellow urine typically indicate?
What does dark yellow urine typically indicate?
What is urochrome a product of?
What is urochrome a product of?
Which condition may lead to inadequate excretion of urochrome?
Which condition may lead to inadequate excretion of urochrome?
An orange or amber colored urine indicates what level of hydration?
An orange or amber colored urine indicates what level of hydration?
What pigment shows deposition in urine due to liver issues?
What pigment shows deposition in urine due to liver issues?
What is a common cause of red or pink urine?
What is a common cause of red or pink urine?
What color change in urine is associated with the consumption of phenazopyridine?
What color change in urine is associated with the consumption of phenazopyridine?
Which urine color may indicate the presence of indole due to bacterial infection?
Which urine color may indicate the presence of indole due to bacterial infection?
What does the presence of methemoglobin in urine indicate?
What does the presence of methemoglobin in urine indicate?
What might cause urine to have a tea-colored appearance?
What might cause urine to have a tea-colored appearance?
What abnormal urine color may be caused by medications like levodopa?
What abnormal urine color may be caused by medications like levodopa?
What does a clear yellow urine suggest?
What does a clear yellow urine suggest?
What happens to bilirubin upon standing or improper storage of urine?
What happens to bilirubin upon standing or improper storage of urine?
How does dehydration affect urochrome concentration?
How does dehydration affect urochrome concentration?
What is the cause of cola-colored urine?
What is the cause of cola-colored urine?
Which medication is associated with causing orange-red urine?
Which medication is associated with causing orange-red urine?
Which condition is characterized by decreased urine output?
Which condition is characterized by decreased urine output?
What is a non-pathologic cause of urine turbidity?
What is a non-pathologic cause of urine turbidity?
What pigment is produced in urine due to a Pseudomonas species infection?
What pigment is produced in urine due to a Pseudomonas species infection?
Which factor does NOT influence urine volume?
Which factor does NOT influence urine volume?
In alkaline urine, what is a potential non-pathogenic cause for reddish-brown color?
In alkaline urine, what is a potential non-pathogenic cause for reddish-brown color?
What could cause blue urine?
What could cause blue urine?
How is urine turbidity analyzed traditionally?
How is urine turbidity analyzed traditionally?
What is the normal daily urine output range for an adult?
What is the normal daily urine output range for an adult?
Which statement about methylene blue is correct?
Which statement about methylene blue is correct?
Which of the following can artificially induce oliguria?
Which of the following can artificially induce oliguria?
What is the renal threshold for glucose?
What is the renal threshold for glucose?
What is the average specific gravity range for urine?
What is the average specific gravity range for urine?
Which method is considered less accurate for measuring urine specific gravity?
Which method is considered less accurate for measuring urine specific gravity?
Which colligative property of water is lowered by 1 mole of solute?
Which colligative property of water is lowered by 1 mole of solute?
What causes the characteristic aromatic odor in normal urine?
What causes the characteristic aromatic odor in normal urine?
Which urine odor is associated with diabetes mellitus?
Which urine odor is associated with diabetes mellitus?
What is the main principle behind Harmonic Oscillation Densitometry?
What is the main principle behind Harmonic Oscillation Densitometry?
What is the specific gravity of distilled water?
What is the specific gravity of distilled water?
Which urinalysis system can utilize a slideless microscope?
Which urinalysis system can utilize a slideless microscope?
What change is observed in osmotic pressure with 1 mole of solute?
What change is observed in osmotic pressure with 1 mole of solute?
What is a common cause of a foul, ammonia-like odor in urine?
What is a common cause of a foul, ammonia-like odor in urine?
What specific gravity represents a 5% w/v NaCl solution?
What specific gravity represents a 5% w/v NaCl solution?
What is the effect of 1 mole of solute on vapor pressure at 25°C?
What is the effect of 1 mole of solute on vapor pressure at 25°C?
Which condition can give a maple syrup odor to urine?
Which condition can give a maple syrup odor to urine?
Flashcards
Specific Gravity (SG)
Specific Gravity (SG)
A measurement of the concentration of dissolved particles in a urine sample, reflecting the density of the solution.
Direct Methods for SG Measurement
Direct Methods for SG Measurement
A technique used to directly measure the density of urine using a device that floats in the liquid.
Indirect Methods for SG Measurement
Indirect Methods for SG Measurement
Techniques that indirectly measure SG based on the interaction of light with the urine.
Refractometer
Refractometer
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Solutes Affecting SG
Solutes Affecting SG
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Solute Correction
Solute Correction
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High Specific Gravity
High Specific Gravity
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Low Specific Gravity
Low Specific Gravity
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Urine Color as Hydration Indicator
Urine Color as Hydration Indicator
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Urine Specific Gravity
Urine Specific Gravity
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Factors Affecting Urine Color
Factors Affecting Urine Color
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Alkaptonuria
Alkaptonuria
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Polyuria
Polyuria
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Insipidus
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Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus
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Urine Sediment Examination
Urine Sediment Examination
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Reddish-brown urine
Reddish-brown urine
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Green-brown urine
Green-brown urine
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Orange-red urine
Orange-red urine
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Bright yellow urine
Bright yellow urine
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Blue urine
Blue urine
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Normal urine volume
Normal urine volume
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Factors affecting urine volume
Factors affecting urine volume
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Urine turbidity
Urine turbidity
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Non-pathologic urine turbidity
Non-pathologic urine turbidity
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Pathologic urine turbidity
Pathologic urine turbidity
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Specific gravity of urine
Specific gravity of urine
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Specific gravity of urine affected by solutes
Specific gravity of urine affected by solutes
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Correcting specific gravity
Correcting specific gravity
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Temperature correction for specific gravity
Temperature correction for specific gravity
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What is Urochrome?
What is Urochrome?
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What is Uroerythrin?
What is Uroerythrin?
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What is Urobilin?
What is Urobilin?
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What is Biliverdin?
What is Biliverdin?
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What is Indican?
What is Indican?
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What is Methemoglobin?
What is Methemoglobin?
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What is Melanin?
What is Melanin?
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What is Homogentisic acid?
What is Homogentisic acid?
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What is Indicanuria?
What is Indicanuria?
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What is Purple Bag Syndrome?
What is Purple Bag Syndrome?
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What is Blue Diaper Syndrome?
What is Blue Diaper Syndrome?
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What is Yellow Skin Pigmentation?
What is Yellow Skin Pigmentation?
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What is Phenazopyridine?
What is Phenazopyridine?
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What are Renal disease, failure, or CKD?
What are Renal disease, failure, or CKD?
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What is Liver Problem?
What is Liver Problem?
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Urine Specific Gravity (SG)
Urine Specific Gravity (SG)
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Urinometry
Urinometry
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Harmonic Oscillation Densitometry
Harmonic Oscillation Densitometry
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Urine Color and Hydration
Urine Color and Hydration
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Urine Odor and Medical Conditions
Urine Odor and Medical Conditions
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Ketonuria
Ketonuria
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Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
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Glucosuria
Glucosuria
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Study Notes
Routine Urinalysis
- Urinalysis involves evaluating specimens for hydration levels, identifying abnormal pigments, and assessing potential medical conditions.
- Urine color is a rough indicator of hydration, with darker colors suggesting lower fluid intake and higher solute concentration.
- Normal urine color ranges from colorless to deep yellow, while abnormal colors include red or red-brown, which are often associated with issues like dehydration or kidney problems.
- Recommendations for evaluating urine involve using clear containers, examining against a white background, and evaluating a consistent specimen volume under adequate lighting.
- Urine pigments, such as urochrome, are products of metabolic processes and contribute to the color.
- Increased metabolism can lead to darker urine, while hydration levels directly influence the color.
Factors Affecting Urine Color
- Factors impacting urine color include the concentration of substances, pH levels, and the structural form of substances.
- The alkaline environment can affect pigments, making them appear darker (e.g. alkaptonuria).
- Various substances and conditions can affect the color (e.g., diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus).
Urine Pigments
- Urochrome is the major pigment responsible for yellow coloration produced by endogenous metabolism.
- Increased metabolic activity can lead to higher levels of urochrome and darker urine.
- Urochrome is normally present in the body and excreted in the urine, but its excretion may be affected by kidney function.
- Abnormal urine pigments can be indicative of disease or medical conditions, such as bilirubin or porphyrins.
Abnormal Urine Colors
- Dark yellow/amber/orange urine may indicate the presence of abnormal pigments like bilirubin.
- Pink pigments are also possible, sometimes associated with crystals from excessive uroerythrin.
- Other abnormal colors (port wine, reddish-brown, or brown), may point to various conditions, like blood or particular substances that have undergone oxidation processes.
- Urine with an abnormal color or other unusual characteristics warrants further medical evaluation and investigation.
Urine Volume (Micturition)
- Normal urine volume ranges from 600ml to 2000ml in 24 hours.
- Sufficient water intake is essential because hydration levels significantly impact urine volume.
- Factors that affect urine volume include fluid intake, fluid loss from non-renal sources (diarrhea, vomiting), antidiuretic hormone (ADH) excretion, and the excretion of dissolved solids.
- Conditions like diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and renal diseases can lead to variations in urine volume.
Urine Odor
- Urine odor can be a diagnostic tool, providing clues about underlying conditions.
- Normal urine generally has a mild aromatic scent, stemming from metabolic byproducts.
- Foul or unusual odors could signal issues such as infections (bacteria), diseases (diabetes), or ingested substances (medications, food).
- Unusual odors, like rotten fish or maple syrup, suggest particular metabolic conditions.
Urine Turbidity
- Turbidity, or cloudiness, in urine generally reflects suspended particles.
- Factors like bacteria, WBCs, mucous, or other substances can cause cloudiness.
- Presence of substantial/unusual particulate matter in urine suggests further assessment.
Specific Gravity
- Specific gravity (SG) is a measure of urine concentration and can indicate hydration status or kidney function.
- SG values are typically measured using a refractometer or urinometer; 1.003-1.035 is the typical range for specific gravity, with 1.015-1.030 being a common average.
- SG values are influenced by factors like fluid intake and renal concentration ability. Abnormal values may indicate various medical conditions that should be investigated.
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This quiz explores the routine analysis of urine, focusing on hydration levels and the evaluation of abnormal pigments. Understand the significance of urine color, factors influencing it, and proper evaluation techniques. Perfect for students learning medical diagnostics or health science.
