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What is the purpose of collecting a first-voided morning urine sample?
What is the purpose of collecting a first-voided morning urine sample?
- To perform a metabolic workup for stone disease
- To analyze for Vinyl Mandelic Acid (VMA)
- To detect orthostatic proteinuria (correct)
- To measure 24-hour urine volume
What is the purpose of a 24-hour urine collection?
What is the purpose of a 24-hour urine collection?
- To assess proteinuria
- To evaluate renal function
- To measure Vinyl Mandelic Acid (VMA) levels
- All of the above (correct)
Which method of urine collection is suitable for infants?
Which method of urine collection is suitable for infants?
- Voided sample
- Catheter specimen
- Suprapubic aspiration (correct)
- All of the above
What is the normal color of urine?
What is the normal color of urine?
What does a turbid urine appearance indicate?
What does a turbid urine appearance indicate?
What is the normal range for urine pH?
What is the normal range for urine pH?
What is the microscopic examination result for RBCs in the urine sample?
What is the microscopic examination result for RBCs in the urine sample?
Which of the following is NOT observed in the microscopic examination of the urine sample?
Which of the following is NOT observed in the microscopic examination of the urine sample?
In the microscopic examination, what would a high number of WBCs in the urine sample indicate?
In the microscopic examination, what would a high number of WBCs in the urine sample indicate?
What would be a concerning finding in the microscopic examination of the urine sample?
What would be a concerning finding in the microscopic examination of the urine sample?
If a urine sample shows the presence of casts during microscopic examination, what might this indicate?
If a urine sample shows the presence of casts during microscopic examination, what might this indicate?