Which of the following would be the BEST “specimen of choice” for a complete urinalysis with culture?

A tech had found element in a urine specimen that looks like cholesterol crystals. The only abnormal finding in the chemical exam was a very high specific gravity. What most likely is the formed element?

Which of the following can happen if fecal matter is spending an inadequate amount of time in the bowel? (Select all that apply.)

Which condition is associated with the greatest proteinuria?

Following a normal successful lumbar puncture procedure, the first collection tube of CSF should be used for:

The glucose renal threshold level is 160-180 mg/dL. This represents the:

Red blood cell casts are most indicative of:

Review the following urinalysis results on a patient: Chemical Exam Strip Microscopic Exam SG = 1.020 5-10 WBC/hpf pH = 8.5 2-5 hyaline casts/lpf Blood = neg Many Uric Acid crystals/hpf Protein = neg LE = neg Nitrite = neg Glucose = neg Ketones = neg Bilirubin = neg  Ascorbic Acid = pos The chemical reagent strip does not seem to support the microscopic finding of WBCs. Explain the most likely explanation for this discrepancy (1 pt) Identify one other apparent discrepancy between the chemical and microscopic exams (1 pt.)  

Nitrites in urine are most likely indicative of:

Suprapubic aspiration may be considered for urine collection when: