section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0004″ role=”doc-chapter”> 44 Renal Function and Assessment Chapter Outline Outline Urine Composition, 51 Urine Volume, 51 Solute Elimination, 52 Urine Concentration and Measurement, 53 Osmolality, 53 Osmolality Methods, 54 Specific Gravity, 56 Osmolality Versus Specific…
section epub:type=”chapter” role=”doc-chapter”> 5 Routine Urinalysis—the Physical Examination Chapter Outline Outline Color, 71 Foam, 74 Clarity, 74 Odor, 76 Taste, 77 Volume, 77 Concentration, 77 Specific Gravity, 77 References, 81 Bibliography, 81 Study Questions, 81 Learning Objectives After studying this chapter,…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0015″ role=”doc-chapter”> 15 Fecal Analysis Chapter Outline Outline Fecal Formation, 334 Diarrhea, 334 Acute Diarrhea, 335 Chronic Diarrhea, 335 Steatorrhea, 337 Specimen Collection, 338 Patient Education, 338 Specimen Containers, 339 Type and Amount Collected, 339 Contaminants to…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0012″ role=”doc-chapter”> 12 Seminal Fluid Analysis Chapter Outline Outline Physiology, 299 Specimen Collection, 301 Physical Examination, 301 Appearance, 301 Volume, 301 Viscosity, 302 Microscopic Examination, 302 Motility, 302 Concentration and Sperm Count, 303 Postvasectomy Sperm Counts, 303 Morphology, 304…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0011″ role=”doc-chapter”> 11 Synovial Fluid Analysis Chapter Outline Outline Physiology and Composition, 283 Classification of Joint Disorders, 284 Specimen Collection, 285 Physical Examination, 286 Color, 286 Clarity, 286 Viscosity, 287 Clot Formation, 287 Microscopic Examination, 287 Total…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0014″ role=”doc-chapter”> 14 Amniotic Fluid Analysis Chapter Outline Outline Key Terms, 323 Physiology and Composition, 323 Function, 323 Formation, 324 Volume, 324 Specimen Collection, 324 Timing of and Indications for Amniocentesis, 324 Collection and Specimen…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0013″ role=”doc-chapter”> 13 Analysis of Vaginal Secretions Chapter Outline Outline Key Terms, 310 Specimen Collection and Handling, 311 pH, 312 Microscopic Examinations, 312 Wet Mount Examinations, 312 KOH Preparation and Amine Test, 315 Clinical…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0001″ role=”doc-chapter”> 1 Quality Assessment and Safety Chapter Outline Outline Quality Assessment, 2 Quality Assessment: What Is It?, 2 Preanalytical Components of Quality Assessment, 2 Analytical Components of Quality Assessment, 4 Monitoring…
section epub:type=”chapter” id=”c0002″ role=”doc-chapter”> 2 Urine Specimen Types, Collection, and Preservation Chapter Outline Outline Why Study Urine?, 19 Specimen Types, 19 First Morning Specimen, 20 Random Urine Specimen, 20 Timed Collection, 20 Collection Techniques, 21 Routine…