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الفحص الكيميائى للتحليل البول chemical examination
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Specific Gravity of urine | Urinometer-Refractometer
Specific gravity
Specific gravity measurements are one of the physical examinations performed during a routine urinalysis.
Urine specific gravity is defined as the density (or weight) of the urine specimen as compared to the density (weight) of distilled water at the same temperature.
The density of the urine specimen is dependent on the
amount and size of the dissolved substances present
in the urine specimen.
These include such substances as glucose, proteins, and electrolytes. The kidneys are responsible for selective reabsorption of essential chemicals and fluid after the blood is filtered.
Abnormal specific gravity values may be an early indication of renal dysfunction.
Low specific gravity urine is considered to be dilute with very few dissolved substances, whereas urine with a high specific gravity indicates that the urine is concentrated with increased amounts of dissolved substances.
السبت، 26 يونيو 2021
تحليل البول كامل urine analysis
تحليل البول كامل
تحليل البول كامل Urine Analysis
يعد فحص وتحليل البول من أهم الفحوصات المطلوبة كثيرا والتى يجب أن يعرف الاخصائى كل شئ عنه وفى الاونة الاخيره يستخدم الاخصائى شرائط الغمس على نطاق واسع فى فحص البول لسهولة وسرعة إجراء الاختبارات المختلفة لكن ينصح بتحضير محاليل الفحص الكيميائية لاستخدامها فى حالة تلف الشرائط أو للتاكد من دقة الاختبارات.
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Physical Examination of Urine (Urine Clarity)
(clear,hazy, cloudy, or turbid)
Image shows the difference in specimen urine clarity
A clear specimen has no visible particles and is transparent. Most normal urine specimens appear clear.
Hazy specimens may have a few particles floating in the specimen and are not completely transparent. However, it is still relatively easy to see through a hazy specimen. Mucus and other cellular elements may cause the urine to appear hazy.
A cloudy specimen will be difficult to see through because of the particles that are suspended in the specimen. Recently voided specimens may appear cloudy because of pyuria (the presence of white blood cells or pus), bacteria, mucus, red blood cells, sperm, yeast, or casts in the specimen.
Fat particles suspended in the urine specimen will cause it to be excessively cloudy. Contamination caused by vaginal creams may also cause the urine specimen to appear cloudy. In addition, specimens that have been allowed to stand at room temperature for extended periods of time may develop a cloudy appearance because of the increase in the number of bacteria present in the specimen. Refrigerated specimens may also become cloudy; this is due to the presence of urates and phosphates in the urine specimen. When the specimen is allowed to cool, these waste products become visible as diffuse (amorphous) particles throughout the specimen, known as amorphous urates or amorphous phosphates.Amorphous urates are present in acidic urine, and may cause the cloudy urine to appear slightly pink. If there are so many amorphous urates present that the specimen cannot be viewed under the microscope, the urine can be warmed to 60°C to clear the urine. Alkaline urine will result in the formation of amorphous phosphates, with a white, cloudy appearance. The amorphous phosphates can be cleared from the specimen if needed for microscopic examination by adding a drop of acetic acid to the specimen.
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urine color
Physical Examination of Urine ( Urine color )
Normally, urine specimens may appear pale yellow (also known as straw) to amber in color. Urochrome is the substance that provides the traditional yellow color observed in urine.
The terms used to describe the color of urine may vary slightly among laboratories but it is important that they are standardized within each facility. such as
( pale yellow , yellow, dark yellow, and amber )
It is also important to evaluate urine color on a well-mixed specimen in a clear container so that the true color can be evaluated.
a pathological condition. However, certain foods, vitamins, or medications may also cause an abnormal color.
Table lists potential causes for various urine colorsThe most commonly encountered abnormal colors and their significance are listed here
Urine may also appear orange when bilirubin levels are elevated in the specimen. However, a more common cause of bright orange urine is the presence of Pyridium (phenazopyridine), a medication used to treat recurrent urinary tract infections. This medication produces a potent orange pigment that will interfere with many of the testing procedures included in a urinalysis.
The presence of red blood cells (hematuria) in the urine specimen may cause it to appear pink, red, or even brown. Urinary tract infections or renal dysfunction may allow red blood cells to enter the urinary tract. The presence of hemoglobin from increased red blood cell lysis elsewhere in the body also leads to red urine specimens, although the urine is clearer than it is when intact red blood cells are present. Myoglobinis a by-product of muscle destruction, and elevated levels may also cause the urine to appear reddish in color. Many medications, fresh beets, and fresh blackberries may also contribute to a red urine specimen.
Blue or green
Urinary tract infections caused by Pseudomonas bacterial genus may cause the patient’s urine to appear green in color. Various medications may also cause a green or blue hue
Multivitamins may cause the urine to “fluoresce,” although the urine color may be normal.
Hemoglobin may turn brown in acidic urine that has been left standing for an extended period of time. Brown or black urine may be evident for patients that have melanoma. This is caused by the presence of melanin and melanogen in the specimen.
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Urine Clarity