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In regards to reading a urine sedimentation, what is viewed under low power? High power? How are each reported? |
low- casts and crystals #/lpf high- RBC, WBC, epithelial cells as #/hpf, sperm and bacteria as rare to ++++ |
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Name 2 kinds of bacteria that might be seen on a urine sedimentation. Describe appearance. List associated conditions with the finding. |
Cocci- circular, in singles, pairs or chains, refractile Bacilli- rod-shaped, in singles, pairs or chains, refractile UTI, cystitis, pyelonephritis, vaginitis, prostatitis |
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What would RBC's look like in urine sediment under the microscope?
Do RBC's always indicate disease? |
small bi-concave with smooth edges pale disc lacking nucleus crenated lysed No, they can be from sample collection method |
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What do WBC's look like in urine sediment under the microscope? Are WBC's normal to see in urine? What should always be searched for if WBC's are seen? |
Round, granular, larger than RBC No Bacteria |
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Where are casts formed? |
collecting tubules of kidneys |
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What do casts signify? |
renal disease |
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Name 2 conditions epithelial casts are associated with. |
nephrotoxicity and acute renal disease |
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Name an unusual condition hyaline casts are associated with. |
strenuous exercise |
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Which cast signifies chronic renal disease? |
waxy |
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Which 2 epithelial cells are commonly seen in urine sediments? Which is uncommon? |
squamous and transitional renal |
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Where are epithelial renal cells from? What do they indicate? |
renal tubules renal disease |
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Where are squamous epithelial cells from? Are they significant? |
urethra, bladder, vagina, prepuce No |
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Where are transitional epithelial cells from? What might they indicate in large clumps? |
urethra, bladder, ureters neoplasia |
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What is the scientific name for the bladder worm? Which part of the body does it travel through? Is it pathogenic? |
Capillaria plica lungs no |
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List both names for this crystal |
Triple phosphate Struvite |
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Name this crystal |
Calcium Oxalate |
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Name this crystal |
cystine |
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What cell resembles this? |
squamous epithelial cell |
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What is the likely pH of this urine? |
alkaline |
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Does this urine look infected to you? |
YES! |
