History of Urinalysis
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Who were among the ancient figures who inferred diagnoses from urine evaluation?
Hippocrates, Aristotle, and the ancient Egyptians
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During what period did uroscopy reach diagnostic dominance?
Middle Ages
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What publication contributed to the rise of uroscopy in 1491?
Johannes de Ketham's Fasciculus Medicinae
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What was the significance of Fasciculus Medicinae?
It was the first illustrated medical book printed
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What illustration in Fasciculus Medicinae demonstrated urine evaluation?
The urine wheel
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What was the purpose of the urine wheel?
To match urine color and consistency with possible diagnoses
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What was disease believed to result from according to the ancient theory of humours?
An imbalance of humours
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Enumerate the four temperaments or humours.
Sanguineous (blood), choleric (yellow bile), phlegmatic (phlegm), melancholic (black bile)
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What historical method did Babylonians and Egyptians use to detect diabetes?
Taste testing of urine
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What did Hindu physicians observe about honey urine?
It attracted ants
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What was Hippocrates' contribution to urinalysis?
Uroscopy and the first documented importance of sputum examination
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Who demonstrated albuminuria by boiling urine?
Frederik Dekkers
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Who wrote a book about "pisse prophets" or charlatans?
Thomas Bryant
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Who contributed to the examination of urine sediment?
Thomas Addis
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Who introduced urinalysis as part of routine patient examination?
Richard Bright
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Who discovered urochrome?
Ludwig Thudichum
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Who is associated with the discovery of cerebrospinal fluid?
Domenico Cotugno
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Who is associated with phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Ivan Følling
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Who is associated with alkaptonuria?
Archibald Garrod
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Who is associated with cystine calculi?
William Wollaston
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Who developed Benedict's reagent?
Stanley Benedict
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What percentage of urine is water?
95–97%
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What percentage of urine consists of solids?
3–5%
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How many grams of total solids are normally present in 24-hour urine according to the notes?
Approximately 60 grams
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How much of the total solids is organic?
Approximately 35 grams
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What is the major organic solid in urine?
Urea
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What is the second major organic solid in urine?
Creatinine
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Enumerate the organic solids found in urine.
Urea, creatinine, hippurate, uric acid, carbohydrates, pigments, fatty acids, mucins, enzymes, and hormones
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How much of the total solids is inorganic?
Approximately 25 grams
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What is the major inorganic component of urine?
Chloride
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Arrange the major inorganic components of urine from highest to lowest.
Chloride > Sodium > Potassium
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What is the principal salt in urine?
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
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Enumerate the other inorganic substances found in urine.
Sulfate, phosphate, ammonium, magnesium, and calcium
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What is a random, occasional, or single urine specimen used for?
Routine and qualitative urinalysis
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When is a random urine specimen ideal for cytology studies according to the notes?
Only after prior hydration and 5 minutes of exercise before collection
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What is the ideal urine specimen for routine urinalysis and pregnancy testing?
First-morning urine
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Why is first-morning urine preferred for routine urinalysis?
It is the most concentrated and most acidic specimen, allowing better preservation of cells and casts
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Why is first-morning urine preferred for pregnancy testing?
It is concentrated and therefore suitable for hCG testing
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Which specimen is often preferred for cytology or cytodiagnostic urine testing?
First-morning urine
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What condition can be evaluated using first-morning urine?
Orthostatic proteinuria
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How should a patient collect a first-morning urine specimen?
Void before going to bed, then collect the urine immediately upon waking
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What is a second-morning or fasting urine specimen?
The second voided urine after a period of fasting
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What is the main use of a second-morning or fasting urine specimen?
Glucose determination
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What is a 2-hour postprandial urine specimen used for?
Diabetic screening or monitoring
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Which specimen is preferred for glucose testing after a meal?
2-hour postprandial urine
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What is a glucose tolerance test urine specimen?
An optional urine specimen collected alongside blood samples during a glucose tolerance test
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What is a fractional urine specimen?
A collection involving at least two voided urine samples
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What is collected during fractional specimen testing?
A series of blood and urine samples at specific time intervals
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What is the purpose of fractional specimen collection?
To compare the concentration of a substance in urine with its concentration in blood
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What condition can be diagnosed using fractional specimens?
Diabetes
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What is a midstream clean-catch specimen used for?
Routine screening and bacterial culture
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What should the patient clean before collecting a midstream clean-catch specimen?
The glans penis or urethral meatus
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What are the two types of catheterized urine specimens?
Urethral and ureteral
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What is a catheterized urine specimen used for?
Bacterial culture
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What is suprapubic aspiration?
Puncturing the abdominal wall and directly aspirating urine from the bladder
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What is suprapubic aspiration used for?
Bladder urine collection for anaerobic bacterial culture and urine cytology
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How is a pediatric urine specimen commonly collected using a collection bag?
Using a soft, clear plastic bag with adhesive
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What are the sterile collection methods for pediatric urine specimens?
Catheterization or suprapubic aspiration
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Is urine collected from diapers recommended for testing?
No
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What is the three-glass technique used to diagnose?
Prostatic infection
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What are the three specimens collected in the three-glass technique?
First portion of voided urine, middle portion of voided urine, and urine after prostatic massage
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Which specimens are examined microscopically in the three-glass technique?
The first and third specimens
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What is compared between the first and third specimens in the three-glass technique?
The number of WBCs and bacteria
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What finding indicates prostatitis in the three-glass technique?
The number of WBCs and bacteria in the third specimen is 10 times greater than in the first specimen
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What is the purpose of the second specimen in the three-glass technique?
It serves as a control for bladder and kidney infection
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What happens if the second specimen is positive for WBCs and bacteria?
The results from the third specimen are considered invalid
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What is the Stamey-Meares test used for?
Diagnosis of prostatitis
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How many specimens are collected in the Stamey-Meares four-glass method?
Four
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Enumerate the four specimens in the Stamey-Meares test.
Initial voided urine (VB1), midstream urine (VB2), expressed prostatic secretions (EPS), and post-prostatic massage urine (VB3)
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What does VB1 test for in the Stamey-Meares test?
Urethral infection or inflammation
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What does VB2 test for in the Stamey-Meares test?
Urinary bladder infection
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What is done with expressed prostatic secretions (EPS)?
They are cultured and examined for WBCs
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What does VB3 represent?
Post-prostatic massage urine specimen
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How many WBCs per high-power field are considered abnormal in the Stamey-Meares test?
More than 10–20 WBCs/HPF
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What are timed urine specimens primarily used for?
Quantitative testing
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What is the collection period for a 24-hour urine specimen?
24 hours, such as 8 AM to 8 AM
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What should the patient do at the starting time of a 24-hour urine collection?
Empty the bladder into the toilet and do not collect that initial urine
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What should be done with all subsequent urine during a 24-hour collection?
Collect all urine in the designated container
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What should the patient do at the end time of a 24-hour urine collection?
Empty the bladder into the collection container
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Does a 24-hour urine specimen require a preservative?
Yes, depending on the test performed
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What is a 12-hour urine specimen used for?
Addis count
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What is a 4-hour urine specimen used for?
Nitrite determination
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How long must urine remain in the bladder before collection for nitrite determination?
At least 4 hours
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What is an afternoon urine specimen collected between 2–4 PM used for?
Urobilinogen determination
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What is the chain of custody?
A process that documents proper sample identification from the time of collection until receipt of laboratory results
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Urine containers should have what physical characteristics?
Wide base and an opening of at least 4 cm.\
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Why should urine containers have a wide base?
To prevent spillage.\
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What is the minimum adequate opening diameter of a urine container?
At least 4 cm.\
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What is the required capacity of a 24-hour urine container?
Up to 3 liters.\
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Why may 24-hour urine containers be colored?
To protect light-sensitive analytes.\
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What happens if urine is added before the start of a 24-hour collection period?
False-increased results.\
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What happens if the final urine specimen is not included in a 24-hour collection?
False-decreased results.\
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When both routine urinalysis and urine culture are requested, which should be performed first?
Urine culture.\
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When should urine specimens be delivered to the laboratory and tested after collection?
Within 2 hours (Strasinger and Harr); ideally within 30 minutes (Turgeon).\
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When do physical, chemical, and microscopic changes in urine begin?
As soon as the urine is voided.
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What causes increased urine pH in an unpreserved specimen?
Urea breakdown by urease into ammonia and loss of CO₂.\
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What causes increased bacteria in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Bacterial multiplication.\
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What causes increased odor in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Urea breakdown by urease into ammonia.\
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Why does nitrite increase in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Bacterial multiplication.\
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What causes urine color to darken or change after standing?
Oxidation or reduction of metabolites, with increased urobilin.\
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What causes decreased urine clarity after standing?
Bacterial multiplication and precipitation of amorphous material.\
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What causes decreased glucose in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Glycolysis.\
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What causes decreased ketones in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Volatilization and bacterial metabolism.\
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What causes decreased conjugated bilirubin in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Light exposure and photo-oxidation to biliverdin.\
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What causes decreased urobilinogen in an unpreserved urine specimen?
Oxidation to urobilin.\
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Why do RBCs, WBCs, and casts decrease in unpreserved urine?
They disintegrate in dilute alkaline urine.\
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What happens to Trichomonas in an unpreserved urine specimen?
They become immobile or die and may be misidentified as WBCs.\
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Which urine parameter is least affected by standing?
Protein
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What is the ideal urine preservative?
An ideal urine preservative does not exist (Strasinger).
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How should a urine preservative be selected?
Choose the preservative that best suits the required analysis.
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What is the main advantage of refrigeration as a urine preservative?
Does not interfere with chemical tests.
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What are the disadvantages of refrigeration as a urine preservative?
Raises specific gravity (SG) by hydrometer and precipitates amorphous phosphates and urates.
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What is the preservative of choice for routine urinalysis and urine culture?
Refrigeration, for up to 24 hours.
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How long does refrigeration prevent bacterial growth in urine?
Up to 24 hours.
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What is the main advantage of using thymol?
Preserves glucose and sediments well
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What is the disadvantage of using thymol?
Interferes with acid precipitation test for protein
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Main advantage of boric acid?
Preserves protein & formed elements well, Does not interfere w routine analyses
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Disadvantage of using boric acid
May precipitate crystals when used in large amounts
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What urine pH does boric acid maintain?
Approximately 6.00.
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What is the bacteriostatic concentration of boric acid?
18 g/L.
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What is boric acid used for during specimen transport?
Culture and sensitivity (C&S).
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What analyses may be affected by boric acid?
Drug and hormone analyses.
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What are the advantages of formalin as a urine preservative?
Excellent sediment preservative.
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What are the disadvantages of formalin?
Acts as a reducing agent and interferes with chemical tests for glucose, blood, leukocytes, and copper reduction.
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What is the additional important information about formalin?
Rinse the specimen container with formalin to preserve cells and casts; preservative of choice for Addis count.
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What are the advantages of toluene as a urine preservative?
Does not interfere with routine tests.
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What are the disadvantages of toluene?
Floats on the urine surface and clings to pipettes and testing materials.
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What is the additional important information about toluene?
Considered the best all-around urine preservative according to Turgeon.
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What are the advantages of sodium fluoride as a urine preservative?
Prevents glycolysis; good preservative for drug analysis.
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What are the disadvantages of sodium fluoride?
Inhibits reagent strip tests for glucose, blood, and leukocytes.
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What is the additional important information about sodium fluoride?
Sodium benzoate may be used instead for reagent strip testing; used for drug-testing specimens.
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What are the advantages of phenol as a urine preservative?
Does not interfere with routine tests.
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What are the disadvantages of phenol?
Causes an odor change.
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What is the additional important information about phenol?
Use 1 drop per ounce of urine specimen.
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What are the advantages of commercial preservative tablets?
Convenient when refrigeration is not possible; have controlled concentrations to minimize interference.
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What are the disadvantages of commercial preservative tablets?
May contain one or more preservatives, including sodium fluoride.
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What is the additional important information about commercial preservative tablets?
Check the tablet composition to determine possible effects on the desired tests.
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What do urine collection kits contain?
A collection cup, C&S preservative tube, or urinalysis (UA) tube.
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What are the advantages of the gray C&S tube?
Stable at room temperature for 48 hours; preserves bacteria.
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What are the disadvantages of the gray C&S tube?
Decreases urine pH; should not be used if the urine is below the minimum fill line.
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What is the additional important information about the gray C&S tube?
Contains boric acid as a preservative and may not be used for routine urinalysis (UA)
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What are the advantages of the yellow plain UA tube?
Can be used with automated instruments.
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What is the additional important information about the yellow plain UA tube?
Has a round or conical bottom.
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What are the advantages of the cherry red/yellow top tube?
Stable for 72 hours at room temperature; compatible with automated instruments.
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What are the disadvantages of the cherry red/yellow top tube?
Must be refrigerated within 2 hours; bilirubin and urobilinogen may decrease if the specimen is exposed to light and left at room temperature.
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What is the additional important information about the cherry red/yellow top tube?
Contains sodium propionate as a preservative; has a conical bottom.
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What are the advantages of Saccomanno fixative?
Preserves cellular elements.
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What is the composition of Saccomanno fixative?
50% ethanol and 2% carbowax.
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What is the additional important information about Saccomanno fixative?
Used for cytology studies; requires 50 mL of urine.
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What preservatives are used for 5-HIAA (serotonin) testing?
Boric acid and HCl.
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