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Interpath Laboratory
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Urinalysis
Training Course Specifics
| Summary: |
The complete urinalysis exam including the identification of structures found in urine sediment , and clinical presentations. |
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Students and laboratory staff performing microscopic urinalysis. |
Length of Course: 2 hours
Number of Exam Questions: 10
| Authors: |
Carla M. Phillips, MLM, MT(ASCP)
Paul J. Henderson, MS, MT(ASCP)
Claudia Bien, MT(ASCP)
James Fine, MD
Adam R. Orkand, BA
Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD |
2 hours
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P.A.C.E. (State of California) |
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State of Florida |
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Describe the anatomic structures involved in urine formation. |
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Describe the three parts of a complete urinalysis. |
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Describe three methods of enhancing the visualization of urinary sediment structures. |
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Identify and differentiate the common cell types found in urinary sediment. |
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Enumerate red blood cells and white blood cells in unstained urinary sediment. |
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Identify the types of casts seen in urinary sediment and state the clinical significance associated with each finding. |
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Differentiate between crystals found in normal urine and crystals associated with clinical disease. |
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Describe typical urinary sediment findings and key biochemical findings associated with selected renal disorders. |
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Introduction
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Overview |
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Kidney Structure and Function |
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Complete Urinalysis Exam |
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Cells
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Introduction |
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WBCs |
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RBCs |
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Epithelial Cells |
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Oval Fat bodies |
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Casts
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Introduction |
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Types of casts |
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Crystals
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Introduction |
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Normal |
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Abnormal |
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Organisms & Artifacts
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Introduction |
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Organisms |
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Artifacts |
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Selected Clinical Presentations
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Glomerular |
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Tubules |
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Chronic renal failure/ End stage renal disease |
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Urinary Tract |
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Cancer |
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Inadequate Specimen |
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Case study |
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Exams
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Exam 1 |
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Exam 2 |
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