Perform Routine Clinical Urinalysis Test

Clinical and Testing Procedures

Learn how to prepare for and administer a routine clinical urinalysis test.

A routine clinical urinalysis test is a diagnostic antigen test used to detect the presence of pathogens that cause infection, as well as the pH balance and specific gravity in a patient’s urine. Additional commonly tested parameters include the level of leukocytes, hemoglobin, ketones, glucose, proteins, nitrite, bilirubin and urobilinogen. Positive results can aid in the diagnosis of various medical conditions, so the physician can order additional testing and prescribe appropriate treatment plans.

This module will focus on the “clean catch urine sample”.

You’ll Learn

Relevant medical terminology
Correct pre-procedure techniques
How to prepare the patient for the procedure
To understand the indications for a urinalysis test
Methods for collecting and processing a urine sample
Methods for interpreting test results
Correct documentation and post-procedure requirements
And much more (see Content Details for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Preparation

Step 1.1 - Equipment preparation

Step 1.2 - Medical assistant preparation

Step 1.3 - Patient preparation

Step 2 - Obtain a clean catch urine sample

Step 2.1 - Proper collection

Step 3 - Process urine sample

Step 3.1 - Perform physical examination

Step 3.1.1 - Urine volume

Step 3.1.2 - Urine odor

Step 3.1.3 - Urine color

Step 3.1.4 - Urine clarity

Step 3.2 - Perform chemical test

Step 4 - Read the results

Step 5 - Complete the procedure

Describe pre-procedure considerations for a urinalysis.
Describe and demonstrate the preparation for a urinalysis.
Identify reasons to conduct a urinalysis.
Identify the various collection methods used to obtain a urine specimen.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform a urinalysis through a physical and chemical exam.
Identify and understand how to interpret test results.
Describe and demonstrate the correct post-procedure considerations.
Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting procedures.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Understand Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Understand correct post-procedure considerations.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patients' Bill of Rights.

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a quiz
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