Urinalysis Procedure and Examination Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a routine urinalysis?

A routine urinalysis is often the first test conducted if kidney problems are suspected.

What is the typical volume range for normal 24-hour urine output?

The normal 24-hour urine volume ranges between 750-2000 ml.

What is the minimum obligatory urine volume per day?

The minimum obligatory urine volume is normally about 500 ml/day.

How should the urine sample be handled if it cannot be analyzed immediately?

<p>If the urine sample cannot be analyzed within 1-2 hours of collection, it should be refrigerated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal color of urine due to?

<p>The normal amber (light) yellow color of urine is due to the presence of urinary pigments (urochromes).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal odor of urine called?

<p>The normal odor of urine is known as urinous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of causes for changed urine odor?

<p>Physiological and pathological</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by a sweet (keton) odor in the urine?

<p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes turbid (muddy) urine?

<p>Urinary tract infection, bladder infection, presence of mucus, white blood cells, red blood cells or epithelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the normal pH values for urine?

<p>The normal values range from 4.6 to 8.0 (average pH 6)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of casts in urine indicate?

<p>Possible kidney conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of microorganisms in urine sediment indicate?

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

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