Urinalysis: In a Nutshell (Nursing)

00:00 So let's wrap up this video series.

00:02 A complete urine analysis includes physical, chemical and microscopic examinations.

00:08 Dipstick urinalysis is more convenient but false positives and false negative results can happen.

00:15 A clean catch or midstream sample can be used but should be examined within two hours of collecting the sample for the urinalysis.

00:23 Micro hematuria has a range of causes from benign to life-threatening.

00:29 So you're going to want to Pay attention to that and definitely follow up.

00:33 Glomerular, renal, and neurological causes of micro hematuria often can be differentiated by other elements of the urine analysis.

00:42 Although trangent proteinuria typically is a benign condition persistent proteinuria requires further workup.

00:50 Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the isolation of bacteria in an appropriately collected specimen obtained from a person without symptoms of a urinary tract infection.

01:00 Pregnant patients with AB should be treated with antibiotics.

01:05 Thank you for watching our video series today.