Sample Collecting and Urinalysis Terminology

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Anuria
Failure of kidneys to produce urine
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Bilirubinuria
The presence of excess bilirubin in the urine
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Crystalluria
Presence of crystals in the urine
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Cystitis
Inflammation of urinary bladder
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Cystocentesis
Method of urine collection. Requires use of needle and syringe being inserted through bladder wall.
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Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination
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Glucosuria
The presence of glucose in the urine
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Haematuria
The presence of blood in the urine.
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Haemoglobinuria
The presence of free haemoglobin in the urine.
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Oliguria
The production of abnormally small amounts of urine.
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Polyuria
The production of abnormally large amounts of urine.
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Specific Gravity
The density of a substance compared to distilled water.
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Urolith
Term for urine crystals.
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UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
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The presence of excess bilirubin in the urine

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Bilirubinuria

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Presence of crystals in the urine

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Inflammation of urinary bladder

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Method of urine collection. Requires use of needle and syringe being inserted through bladder wall.

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