Urinalysis

Start with a urine check

For an introduction, start with Urinalysis flashcards. The deck includes introductory cards, a general urine check, the urine dip process and red flags. Work through those headings first, then return to any cards you want to look at again. This gives you a starting point for exploring the more detailed strip resources on the page.

For collection methods, look at the flashcard deck on urine collection. It covers voided collection, manual expression and catheterization, including collection from hospitalized animals and cats.

Explore the strip mind maps

The Urine Strip mind map describes how a sample reacts with reagents on a strip. It also lists substances the reagents are used to detect, including glucose, ketones and bilirubin. Use it to connect the general urine dip material in the flashcards with the detail in the maps.

The Urinalysis Reagent Strips (Urine) Package Insert mind map includes principles and expected values, with an explanation of the ascorbic acid test. Another map on a reactive strip lists parameters such as pH, leukocytes, nitrite and protein, alongside precautions and warnings.

Put the resources together

After the collection flashcards, try the quiz on clinical laboratory topics. Its questions include signs for performing urinalysis and methods of specimen collection, with some questions about cats and dogs. Return to the collection deck when you want to review a method, then use the strip maps to explore a different part of urinalysis.

Continue through the unit

Urinalysis is a section of a unit in Nursing. Use this page to work through its collection, urine check and strip resources before continuing through the rest of the unit. Choose a mind map or quiz to begin.