A Review of Macroscopic Urinalysis
Hours: 1.00
Urinalysis is one of the most economical, simple, and frequent lab tests requested. The specimen is easily obtained, transported, and examined in the clinical lab. A complete urinalysis consists of a macroscopic exam and chemical analysis, usually with a commercially made “dipstick,” and a microscopic exam of the concentrated urine sediment. Lab professionals need to be familiar with both aspects of testing.
Urinalysis is one of the most economical, simple, and frequent lab tests requested. The specimen is easily obtained, transported, and examined in the clinical lab. A complete urinalysis consists of a macroscopic exam and chemical analysis, usually with a commercially made “dipstick,” and a microscopic exam of the concentrated urine sediment. Lab professionals need to be familiar with both aspects of testing.
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Clinical Laboratory Personnel will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners- Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Laboratory Personnel (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
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Discuss the components of the macroscopic examination of urine, including physical, chemical, and reagent test strip results (both manual and automated)
Discuss the requirements, devices, quality control, and procedures for the collection, handling, testing, and transport of specimens for macroscopic urinalysis.
Interpret urinalysis test results and the corresponding disease conditions they may indicate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Macroscopic Urinalysis
Basic Kidney Function and Formation of Urine
Specimen Assessment
Components of Macroscopic Urine Analysis
Chemical Examination
Diseases of the Urinary System
Proper Technique and Procedure for Using Reagent Test Strips
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Meet Alex
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Catherine Swift, MT(ASCP) is the clinical laboratory science editor for Relias Learning. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from North Colorado Medical Center. She has experience working in hospital laboratories, clinic laboratories, and research experience in microbiology as well as clinical research trials involving patients and various drug therapies for osteoporosis, endometriosis and bone density at Creighton University School of Medicine. Disclosure: Catherine J. Swift, MT(ASCP) has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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