Urinalysis
Instructor:
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
Contact Hours:
2.0
Date:
January 01, 2025 - January 31, 2027
Description:
The complete urinalysis exam including the identification of structures found in urine sediment , and clinical presentations, for students and laboratory staff performing microscopic urinalysis.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the anatomic structures involved in urine formation.
- Describe the three parts of a complete urinalysis.
- Describe three methods of enhancing the visualization of urinary sediment structures.
- Identify and differentiate the common cell types found in urinary sediment.
- Enumerate red blood cells and white blood cells in unstained urinary sediment.
- Identify the types of casts seen in urinary sediment and state the clinical significance associated with each finding.
- Differentiate between crystals found in normal urine and crystals associated with clinical disease.
- Describe typical urinary sediment findings and key biochemical findings associated with selected renal disorders.