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Now that you have spent some time exploring medical terminology of the digestive and urinary systems, it is time to apply that knowledge to the clinical setting. When you work in a clinical setting, it is very important to know about diseases, and how they are diagnosed, as well as the specific laboratory investigations applicable to aid in the diagnosis of that particular disease.

After reviewing Chapters 5 - 7 and the diagnostic and laboratory tests associated with the digestive and urinary systems, apply the medical terminology you have learned about:

How would a Urologist investigate and diagnose hematuria? Hematuria can be microscopic or gross. Include test for renal clearance, and imaging studies of the kidney bladder, ureters, urethra.

I'm most interested in your accurate use of medical terminology relating to the specific system in the clinical condition.

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Investigation of haematuria by Urologist starts with history taking ,clinical examination investigations and lab tests.In the history taking details are collected including onset and duration of symptoms associated complaints ,past history, family history, personal history and thorough clinical examination .

• Urine tests.  (urinalysis), to see if urine still contains red blood cells. A urinalysis can also check for a urinary tract infection or the presence of minerals that cause kidney stones.
• Imaging tests. Often, an imaging test is required to find the cause of hematuria. doctors  might recommend a CT or MRI scan or an ultrasound exam.
• Cystoscopy. doctor threads a narrow tube fitted with a tiny camera into
• bladder to examine the bladder and urethra for signs of disease.
• A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray may be performed to assess the abdominal area for causes of abdominal pain, or to assess the organs and structures of the urinary and/or gastrointestinal (GI) system. A KUB X-ray may be the first diagnostic procedure used to assess the urinary system.

Important quantitative tests of renal function include those of glomerular filtration rate, renal clearance, and renal blood flow. Tests are also made to estimate maximal tubular activity, tubular mass, and tubular function.