Understanding the Urinalysis, Indiana University
Introduction provides good information on what to look for and how to conduct a urinalysis. The strength of this site is in the cases and quizzes it incorporates to help you practice urinalysis. Eight cases are described and reviewed, followed by two sets of quizzes to review.
Urinalysis, The University of Utah
Information provided in text form to describe urinalysis. Contains many drawings to help with visualization. Also contains microscopic images of casts.
10-minute Rounds: Understanding the Urinalysis, Nephrology On-Demand (19:52)
Components of a urinalysis are well explained in under twenty minutes. Although it is well explained, the drawback is that it is entirely drawn out by hand. There are no slides or images to view.
Urinalysis - OSCE Guide, Geeky Medics (2:20)
Short guide on how to perform a urinalysis for an OSCE, including equipment and directions. Contains a short video tutorial, as well as written directions.
Understanding Lab Values, National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation provides a nice summary write up, about two pages in length. it provides a few lines to explain the different lab components. it is written for the patient, but is also a valuable tool for the med student to review and understand.
Understanding Your Lab Work, DaVita
DaVita’s guide to lab work names provides an overview of common tests used to measure kidney function. This guide includes the name of the test, the purpose, normal range, how the test is conducted and when the test may be conducted. The guide is about four pages.
NCLEX Question: Based on these lab values: Where is the Kidney Failure originating from?, EmpowerRN (3:12)
This video walks through one clinical scenario. After the introduction, starting at 0:45, a question is posed with specific lab values. Then, four multiple choice options are presented. Pause the video at 1:20 to answer the question on your own. Then continue to watch the video to hear the analysis of each option.
Creatinine and Glomerular Filtration Rate, Small Philanthropist Foundation (8:54)
The video describes creatinine’s normal levels, glomerular filtration rate, and how they relate with a graph. The video is slow, as the narrator is writing notes as he speaks. Great pace to take notes with. If you're just listening, you may want to speed it up.
Interpretation of Lab Tests in Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrology On-Demand (1:52)
This video describe the markers of kidney function (Creatinine and BUN), estimates of GFR (creatinine clearance and eGFR), measurements of proteinuria (microalbuminuria, urinary microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio), and 24 hour urine protein. It’s a quick video with no narration. It’s easy to skim through for notes, as it is well organized.