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Ch. 2 Introduction to Urinalysis
intro to urinalysis
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Undergraduate 1
05/29/2014

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Anuria
Definition
complete stoppage of urine flow
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Catheterized specimen
Definition
a urine specimen collected by passing a sterile tube into the bladder
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First morning specimen
Definition
the first voided urine specimen collected immediately upon arising; recommended screening specimen
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Midstream clean catch specimen
Definition
specimen collected in a sterile container after cleansing the glans penis,urinary meatus or labial folds; the first portion is voided into the toilet, the midportion is collected, and the remaining portion is voided into the toilet
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Nocturia
Definition
excessive urination during the night
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Oliguria
Definition
a marked decrease in urine flow
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Polyuria
Definition
a marked increase in urine flow
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Suprapubic aspiration
Definition
the technique used to obtain sterile urine specimens for bacterial culture or cytological examination, in which a sterile needle is introduced through the abdomen into the bladder
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Timed specimen
Definition
urine specimen collected over an interval of time for a quantitative analysis of a urine chemical, usually a 24-hour collection
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