Renal Function
Name the two main parts of the kidney.
cortex and medulla
A cloudy yellow urine from a 24 year old woman would most likely contain:
high number of WBCs
What happens to the pH of a urine if it is left standing at room temp for a long period of time?
It increases
If you have a positive result for blood on the reagent test strip, should you always see RBCs in the sediment?
no
A build up of fluid in a body cavity is called:
an effusion
Which area of the nephron is associated with the counter current mechanism?
The Loop of Henle
A patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus would most likely have what kind of specific gravity and what color urine?
pale urine with a high specific gravity
What is the test method behind the reagent strip test for urine protein?
protein error of pH indicators
What solution can help you distinguish between WBCs and RBCs in a microscopic exam of sediment?
2% acetic acid
The collection by aspiration of ascites fluid is called:
paracentesis
The sodium/potassium pump is under the control of which hormone?
aldosterone
The yellow color of urine is primarily due to:
urochrome pigment
A patient attempted to go on a starvation diet. After one week of this diet, what substance would likely be found in their urine?
ketones
What cell is most commonly associated with vaginal contamination of urine?
squamous epithelials
Xanthochromia in a CSF specimen is caused by:
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Which part of the nephron is the site of final urine concentration?
collecting tubules
The color of a patient's urine who is taking the medication Pyridium would most likely be:
bright orange
What is the confirmation test for bilirubin?
Ictotest
Glitter cells may be found in what type of urine?
hypotonic
Rapid forward progression of sperm is rated as:
4+
If you have an increase of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), will your urine be more concentrated or more dilute?
more concentrated
Blue or green urine could be caused by:
dyes, medications, Pseudomonas infection
Name a substance that could have a false negative result if the urine has high levels of ascorbic acid.
glucose, bilirubin, blood, nitrite, or leukocyte esterase
An eosinophil count may be requested on a urine if what condition is suspected?
acute interstitial nephritis
Name a condition which could cause an increased glucose level in CSF.
diabetic hyperglycemia or traumatic tap