Urinalysis Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does U/A stand for?

  • Urinalysis (correct)
  • Urine Analysis
  • Ultrasound Analysis
  • Urological Assessment
  • 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?

    potential hydrogen

    What does BUN stand for?

    <p>blood urea nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCG refer to?

    <p>human chronic gonadotropin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of ADH?

    <p>antidiuretic hormone; vasopressin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PKU stand for?

    <p>phenylketonuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is U/C an abbreviation for?

    <p>uterine contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UTI stand for?

    <p>urinary tract infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do RBC's refer to?

    <p>red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do WBC's signify?

    <p>white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QA stand for?

    <p>quality assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does QC stand for?

    <p>quality control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does POL stand for?

    <p>physician's office laboratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of ESR?

    <p>erythrocyte sedimentation rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCT stand for?

    <p>hematocrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HGB refer to?

    <p>hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EBV stand for?

    <p>epstein-barr virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GTT stand for?

    <p>drops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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