Functions and Structures
What is the function of the Urinary System?
Regulates water, eliminates urine (waste Products) Maintains acid base balance
What may Crystals in Urine indicate?
Kidney Stones, UTIs, Cystinuria genetic disorder that causes kidney stones
Why is First Urine of the Morning needed for some tests?
Urine excretion in the morning is the most concentrated
What 4 structures make up the Urinary System?
Two Kidneys
Two Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
What is the most frequently requested urine test?
Routine Urinalysis (UA)
Labels attached to urine specimens must include
Patients Name and DOB
Patients Identification Number
Date of Collection
What is the role of the Ureters?
The ureter moves urine of the kidney to the bladder
What is the purpose for a Chemical Analysis?
Tests for he presence of glucose, protein, blood (RBC, Hemoglobin) WBC, Ketones, Bacteria, Bilirubin
Can the lab accept a urine container if it has leaked in the specimen bag?
No, specimen will be rejected due to possible contamination
What is the role of the Urethra?
Aids in the removal of urine from the body
What is the need for a Clean-Catch urine Specimen?
So the specimen is free of contamination
used for Cultures on bacteria and or microscopic analysis
Why might a patient be instructed to fast for a urine test?
Metabolic abnormalities are more easily diagnosed with this type of specimen
Always ask "when was the last time you've eaten"
What clinical information can be found in Urine?
Glucose can indicate diabetes
WBC sign of infection
Urine color indicator of hydration
What does a Urine Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) test for?
Used to detect the presence or absence of infecting organisms
Transport to Microbiology
What should the patient be instructed regarding supplying a Urine Culture and Sensitivity (C&S)?
Pt is to void approx. 1/3 of urine into the toilet, collect 1/4 in a sterile container. allow rest to pass