URINALYSIS

Course overview

The complete urinalysis exam including the identification of structures found in urine sediment , and clinical presentations. Learning Objectives 1. Describe the anatomic structures involved in urine formation. 2. Describe the three parts of a complete urinalysis. 3. Describe three methods of enhancing the visualization of urinary sediment structures. 4. Identify and differentiate the common cell types found in urinary sediment. 5. Enumerate red blood cells and white blood cells in unstained urinary sediment. 6. Identify the types of casts seen in urinary sediment and state the clinical significance associated with each finding. 7. Differentiate between crystals found in normal urine and crystals associated with clinical disease. 8. Describe typical urinary sediment findings and key biochemical findings associated with selected renal disorders.