Human Urinary System Diagnostic Technique and Urine Specimen Collection ©Richard L. Goldman March 10, 2003 from: Delmar’s Comprehensive Medical Terminology

© Richard L. Goldman Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology 2 urinalysis catheterization urine culture random specimen first-voided specimen 24-hour urine specimen clean-catch specimen catheterized specimen BUN (blood urea nitrogen) creatinine clearance test cystometrography ultrasonography renal scan KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) IVP (intravenous pyelogram) renal angiography voiding cystourethrography RP (retrograde pyelogram) A physical, chemical, or microscopic examination of urine Introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ Cultivate the growth of bacteria present in a urine specimen Urine specimen that is collected at anytime. Collect the first voided specimen of the morning Collection of all urine excreted over a 24-hour period Clean genitalia, expel, collect specimen, expel Using a catheter to withdraw a urine specimen Determine the amount of urea and nitrogen in blood Measures filtration rate of creatinine Measures bladder pressure filling and voiding. Ultrasonic waves are used to view internal body structures Scan radioactive isotope tracer passing through kidney X-ray of abdomen – No radio opaque medium used X-ray entire urinary tract – Radio opaque medium used X-ray of renal blood vessels – Radio opaque medium used X-ray of bladder and urethra during the voiding process X-ray of urinary tract after infusion of radio opaque medium into renal pelvis with catheter through a cystoscope