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Which of the following would be affected by allowing a urine specimen to remain at room temp for 3hrs before analysis? a) protein b) occult blood c) specific gravity d) pH
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D
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Which of the following urine results is most apt to be changed by prolonged exposure to light? a) ketones b) pH c) bilirubin d) protein
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C
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A urine specimen comes to the lab 7 hrs after it is obtained. It is acceptable for culture only if the specimen has been stored: a) frozen b) at room temp c) w/ a preservative d) at refrigerator temp
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D
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While performing a urinalysis, a tech notices that the urine specimen has a fruity odor. This pt's urine most likely contains: a) porphyrin b) acetone c) bilirubin d) coliform bacteria
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B
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Some regional and public health labs carry out mass screening tests on the urine of newborns for a genetic disorder involving the metabolism of: a) glucose b) lactose c) galactose d) fructose
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C
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All casts typically contain: a) Tamm-Horsfall Protein b) globulin c) albumin d) immunoglobulins G & M
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A
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The term used to describe the presence of leukocytes in urine is: a) hematuria b) pyuria c) leukocytosis d) chyluria
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B
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An ammonia-like odor is characteristically assoc. w/ urine from pts who: a) are diabetic b) have hepatitis c) have a bacterial infection d) have a viral infection
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C
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A urine specimen is analyzed for glucose by a glucose oxidase reagent strip & a copper reduction test. Both results are pos, which of the following interpretations is correct? a) galactose is present b) glucose is present c) lactose is present d) sucrose is present
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B
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The type of urinary cast that is MOST characteristically assoc. w/ glomerular injury is a/an: a) fatty cast b) white cell cast c) epithelial cell cast d) red cell cast
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D
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A rgt. strip test for hgb has been reported pos. Microscopic exam. fails to yield RBCs. The pt's condition can be called: a) hemoglobinuria b) hematuria c) hemosiderin d) oliguria
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A
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A urine's specific gravity is directly proportional to its: a) turbidity b) dissolved solids c) salt content d) sugar content
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B
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The confirmatory test for a pos protein result by the rgt strip method uses: a) a diazo reaction b) sulfosalicylic acid c) Ehrlich's rgt d) a copper reduction tablet
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B
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Which of the following casts is most likely to be found in healthy people? a) RBC b) WBC c) hyaline d) waxy
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C
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The clarity (appearance) of a urine specimen should be determined: a) using glass tubes only, never plastic b) following through mixing of the specimen c) after addition of SSA d) after the specimen cools to room temp
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B
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