Urinalysis and Urine Composition Quiz

Glucose is not a normal component of urine; its presence may indicate diabetes.

The normal pH range of urine is 6.0 - 7.0, indicating slight acidity to neutral conditions.

The primary function of the urinary system is the excretion of waste products from the body through urine.

Midstream clean catch is a common method for collecting urine samples, reducing contamination for accurate analysis.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, influencing urine concentration.

Hematuria is the medical term for the presence of blood in urine, which may indicate various conditions.

The kidneys play a role in hormone secretion as part of their function in urine production.

Ketones in urine suggest diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes.

Specific gravity in urine measures the concentration of dissolved solutes, indicating the kidney's ability to concentrate urine.

Proteinuria (presence of protein in urine) is associated with conditions like hypertension.

Bilirubin in urine is a sign of liver disease, indicating impaired bilirubin processing.

The normal range for urinary sodium concentration is 50 - 100 mEq/L, reflecting electrolyte balance.

Hemoglobin is not a normal component of urine; its presence may indicate kidney damage or other conditions.

Urinary casts in urinalysis indicate the presence of kidney disease, such as inflammation or injury.

Dark-field microscopy is not a common method for assessing urine sediment; methods like centrifugation are more typical.

Renin is not a component of urine sediment; sediment typically includes cells, crystals, and other particles.

Ascorbic acid can cause false-positive glucose results in urine tests, affecting the accuracy of glucose measurements.