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What does U/A stand for?
What does U/A stand for?
- Urinalysis (correct)
- Urine Analysis
- Ultrasound Analysis
- Urological Assessment
What does KUB refer to?
What does KUB refer to?
- Kidney Urethral Biopsy
- Kidney Ultrasound Bladder
- Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (x-ray study) (correct)
- Kidney Urethra and Bladder
What does pH stand for?
What does pH stand for?
potential hydrogen
What does BUN stand for?
What does BUN stand for?
What does HCG refer to?
What does HCG refer to?
What is the meaning of ADH?
What is the meaning of ADH?
What does PKU stand for?
What does PKU stand for?
What is U/C an abbreviation for?
What is U/C an abbreviation for?
What does UTI stand for?
What does UTI stand for?
What do RBC's refer to?
What do RBC's refer to?
What do WBC's signify?
What do WBC's signify?
What does QA stand for?
What does QA stand for?
What does QC stand for?
What does QC stand for?
What does POL stand for?
What does POL stand for?
What is the meaning of ESR?
What is the meaning of ESR?
What does HCT stand for?
What does HCT stand for?
What does HGB refer to?
What does HGB refer to?
What does EBV stand for?
What does EBV stand for?
What does GTT stand for?
What does GTT stand for?
Study Notes
Abbreviations in Urinalysis
- U/A: Refers to urinalysis, a test examining the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine.
- KUB: An acronym for kidneys, ureters, and bladder; used in x-ray studies to assess the urinary tract.
- pH: Indicates potential hydrogen; a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine.
Important Blood and Hormone Markers
- BUN: Stands for blood urea nitrogen; an important test for assessing kidney function.
- HCG: Human chronic gonadotropin; a hormone detected in pregnancy tests.
- ADH: Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin; regulates water balance in the body.
Conditions and Cells
- PKU: Phenylketonuria; a genetic disorder affecting the metabolism of phenylalanine.
- UTI: Stands for urinary tract infection; a common condition caused by bacterial infection.
- RBC's: Red blood cells; their presence in urine can indicate various health issues.
- WBC's: White blood cells; elevated levels in urine may suggest infection or inflammation.
Laboratory Quality Assurance
- QA: Quality assurance; processes to ensure the quality of laboratory results and procedures.
- QC: Quality control; systematic processes to maintain laboratory performance and ensure test accuracy.
- POL: Physician's office laboratory; refers to laboratories located within a physician's office.
Additional Laboratory Tests
- ESR: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate; a blood test that indicates inflammation in the body.
- HCT: Hematocrit; a test measuring the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
- HGB: Hemoglobin; a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen.
Miscellaneous
- EBV: Epstein-Barr virus; known to cause infectious mononucleosis and associated with certain cancers.
- GTT: Abbreviation for glucose tolerance test; measures the body's response to sugar.
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Test your knowledge of common abbreviations used in urinalysis with this flashcard quiz. Each card provides a specific abbreviation along with its definition, helping you to enhance your understanding and retention of essential medical terminology.
