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A Review of Macroscopic Urinalysis

by Instructor: Catherine J. Swift, MT(ASCP)

$20.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

Urinalysis is one of the most economical, simple, and frequent lab tests requested. The specimen is easily obtained, transported, and examined in the clinical lab. A complete urinalysis consists of a macroscopic exam and chemical analysis, usually with a commercially made “dipstick,” and a microscopic exam of the concentrated urine sediment. Lab professionals need to be familiar with both aspects of testing.

About the Course Author

Catherine Swift, MT(ASCP) is the clinical laboratory science editor for Relias Learning. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hastings College and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from North Colorado Medical Center. She has experience working in hospital laboratories, clinic laboratories, and research experience in microbiology as well as clinical research trials involving patients and various drug therapies for osteoporosis, endometriosis and bone density at Creighton University School of Medicine. Catherine J. Swift, MT(ASCP) has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (3 Match)

  • Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

    1.00HOURS

    Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel CE Provider #: 50-290 Clinical Laboratory Personnel will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

  • American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

    1.00HOURS

    Relias LLC is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E. ® Program.

  • Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board

    1.00HOURS

    Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)


Course Details

  • Course Code:

    REL-ACU-0-ARMU

  • Hours:

    1.00

  • Type:

    Online Course

  • Release Date:

    2020-12-01

  • Expiration Date:

    2023-10-31

  • Learning Objectives:

    Discuss the components of the macroscopic examination of urine, including physical, chemical, and reagent test strip results (both manual and automated); Discuss the requirements, devices, quality control, and procedures for the collection, handling, testing, and transport of specimens for macroscopic urinalysis. ; Interpret urinalysis test results and the corresponding disease conditions they may indicate.\n

  • Outline:

    Section 1: Introduction
    About This Course
    Learning Objectives
    Section 2: Macroscopic Urinalysis
    Basic Kidney Function and Formation of Urine
    Specimen Assessment
    Components of Macroscopic Urine Analysis
    Chemical Examination
    Diseases of the Urinary System
    Proper Technique and Procedure for Using Reagent Test Strips
    Section 3: Clinical Vignette 
    Meet Alex
    Section 4: Conclusion
    Summary
    Course Contributor
    References

  • Target Audience:

    The target audience for this course is: Entry level Clinical Laboratory Personnel.

  • Course Delivery Method and Format:

    Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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    To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

  • Accommodations:

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  • Disclosures:

    Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.