Keyterms Part 2

Question 1

Refractometer

Answer 1

Optical instrument that measures the refraction

Question 2

Supernatant

Answer 2

Liquid portion of a substance after centrifugation

Question 3

24 hour urine specimen urinalysis

Answer 3

Urine specimen collected over a 24-hour period

Question 4

Urinalysis

Answer 4

Evaluation of urine to obtain information about health and disease

Question 5

Urine culture

Answer 5

Urine bacteria are altered to grow up to 24 to 48 hours. Bacteria are then identified

Question 6

Urine specific gravity

Answer 6

Concentration of urine

Question 7

Urobilinogen

Answer 7

Colorless compound formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin may indicate liver disease