Urinalysis: Collection Methods

Question 1

What collection method is this?

1. collect urine as animal urinates
2. contaminated by bacteria
3. pre-prandial
4. most concentrated in the morning
5. midstream sample is the cleanest

Answer 1

Voided sample

Question 2

What collection method is this?

1. used in cats and small dogs
2. never exert too much pressure on bladder or it could rupture
3. never should be done on an animal with urinary tract obstruction
4. urine may have RBC

Answer 2

Manual Expression

Question 3

What collection method is this?

1. one preferred method (sterile)
2. insert catheter into bladder through the urethra
3. use a sterile catheter and gloves
4. try not to damage the urethral mucosa
5. RBC common

Answer 3

Catheterization

Question 4

What collection method is this?

1. dogs/cats sterile collection
2. insert needle directly into bladder through abdomen
3. surgical prep
4. can use an ultrasound machine

Answer 4

Cystocentesis

Question 5

What collection method is this?

1. collection cage
2. drain in bottom, measure amount of urine vs. amount of water intake

Answer 5

Quantitative