A Turbid Urine Sample Means That the Specimen Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

A turbid urine sample means that the specimen is

• A) contaminated.
• B) high in ketones.
• C) high in glucose.
• D) cloudy.

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Definitions:

Gluc/o

A word root used in the medical field to refer to sugar, particularly glucose, which is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands located in the neck behind the thyroid, which regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Poison

A substance that is capable of causing illness or death when introduced into the body.