Urinary System

insrtument used for visual examination of the bladder

visual examination of the bladder

instrument used for visual examination of the meatus

visual examination of the meatus

visual examination of the kidney

visual examination of the ureter

instrument used for visual examination of the urethra

instrument used to measure (the specific gravity of) urine

a simple radiographic image of the abdomen. Often used to view the kidneys ureters, and bladder to determine size, shape, and location. Also used to identify calculi in the kidney, ureters, or bladder, or to diagnosse intertinal obstruction.

a blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood: used to determine kidney function. An increased BUN indicates renal dysfunction.

a blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the blood. An elevated amount indicates impaired kidney function.

a test performed on a urine specimen to measure the corcentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys

multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen