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Urinalysis Internship Study Questions Part 2
Cells, Sediment, and Everything Else That Floats
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
10/28/2015

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Term
Explain why a dipstick could be leukocyte and blood negative, but many WBCs and RBCs were seen on microscopic exam.
Definition
Urine wasn't thoroughly mixed before doing the dipstick;
Cells had settled to the bottom of the tube OR Sample handling mix-up of dipstick and sediment
Term
What substance can be detected by staining urine with Prussian Blue?
Definition
Hemosiderin granules
Term
What condition is consistent with a positive finding of Hemosiderin granules?
Definition
Intravascular hemolysis
-Hemolytic anemias
-Transfusion Reactions
Term
List the effect that improper storage (x>2 hours at RT) has on the following results (increased, decreased, or unchanged):
Glucose
Definition
Decreased
Term
List the effect that improper storage (x>2 hours at RT) has on the following results (increased, decreased, or unchanged):
Ketones
Definition
Decreased
Term
List the effect that improper storage (x>2 hours at RT) has on the following results (increased, decreased, or unchanged):
Bilirubin
Definition
Decreased
Term
List the effect that improper storage (x>2 hours at RT) has on the following results (increased, decreased, or unchanged):
pH
Definition
Increased
Term
List the effect that improper storage (x>2 hours at RT) has on the following results (increased, decreased, or unchanged):
Nitrite
Definition
Increased
Term
List the effect that improper storage (x>2 hours at RT) has on the following results (increased, decreased, or unchanged):
Bacteria
Definition
Increased
Term
What 2 substances can cause a urine to darken upon standing?
Definition
Melanin
Homogentisic Acid
Term
What conditions could cause the appearance of myoglobin in urine?
Definition
Muscle Injury
Heart Attacks
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Nephrotic Syndrome
Definition
Cloudy/Milky
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Nephrotic Syndrome
Definition
4+ Protein
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Nephrotic Syndrome
Definition
Fatty Casts
OFB +
Cholesterol Crystals
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Renal Failure
Definition
Cloudy
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Renal Failure
Definition
Protein
Blood
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Renal Failure
Definition
Waxy Casts
Broad Casts
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Pyelonephritis
Definition
Cloudy-Turbid
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Pyelonephritis
Definition
LE
+/= Nitrite
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Pyelonephritis
Definition
WBCs
Bacteria
WBC Casts
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Cystitis
Definition
Cloudy
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Cystitis
Definition
LE
+/= Nitrite
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Cystitis
Definition
WBCs
Bacteria
Transitional Epis
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Cloudy, Red
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Blood
Protein
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Definition
RBCs
RBC Casts
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Diabetes Mellitus
Definition
Clear, Pale
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Diabetes Mellitus
Definition
Glucose
+/= Ketones
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Diabetes Mellitus
Definition
Possible Yeast
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Myoglobinuria
Definition
Clear, Brownish-Red
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Myoglobinuria
Definition
3+ Blood
Protein
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Myoglobinuria
Definition
NO RBCs Seen
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Liver Disease
Definition
Vivid Yellow Foam
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Liver Disease
Definition
Bilirubin
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Liver Disease
Definition
Bilirubin Crystals
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Biliary Obstruction
Definition
Dark Yellow
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Biliary Obstruction
Definition
Bilirubin
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Biliary Obstruction
Definition
NO Microscopic Findings Are Typical
-Bilirubin Crystals are Possible
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Starvation/Vomiting
Definition
Dark Yellow
Cloudy
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Starvation/Vomiting
Definition
Ketones
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Starvation/Vomiting
Definition
No typical microscopic findings
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Gout
Definition
Yellow
Hazy
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Gout
Definition
Acid pH
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Gout
Definition
Many Uric Acid Crystals
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Physical Findings:
Old Refrigerated Urine
Definition
Yellow
Cloudy
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Positive Chemical Reactions:
Old Refrigerated Urine
Definition
Alkaline pH
Term
Given the Condition or Cause, Give the Typical Microscopic Findings:
Old Refrigerated Urine
Definition
Many Amorphous Phosphates
Ammonium Urate
Triple Phosphate
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