Urinalysis Using Simulated Urine

Description

Urinalysis, one of the oldest medical diagnostic tests performed, is to this day still one of the most common. In this activity, students will use simulated urine to avoid the unpleasantness of using the real thing while still performing actual tests used on real urine samples. Students will examine the simulated urine for factors such as pH, color, clarity, as well as test for the presence or absence of proteins, glucose, and calcium. The students will then examine the samples microscopically to determine if crystals may be present in any of the samples. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups of students.

Kit Includes:
4 Simulated urine samples, 250mL each
Patient X
Patient Y
Patient Z
Control
2 x 25mL Benedict’s Qualitative
2 x 25mL Biuret Reagent
2 x 25mL Sulkowitch reagent
1 pkg. pH test strips, 100/vial
1 box Microscope slides
1 pkg. Coverslips
60 Graduated plastic cups, 30mL
60 Graduated pipettes, 1mL

Refill Kit Includes:
4 Simulated urine samples, 250mL each
Patient X
Patient Y
Patient Z
Control

**Materials needed but not supplied:
Hot water bath
Glass test tubes
Compound microscopes (4X /10X /40X)