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Chapter-38 Urine Analysis

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Pathology for Allied Health Sciences

Author
1. Nayak Ramadas
ISBN
9789352701070
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14184_39
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2017
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Yenepoya Medical College, Constituent of Yenepoya University (Accredited by NAAC with "A" grade), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya University (Accredited by NAAC with “A” grade), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Urine analysis, urinary tract, metabolic disorder, systemic disorder, physical examination, chemical examination, microscopic examination, benzidine test, orthotoluidine test

Abstract

The objective of this chapter is to introduce the urine analysis. Urine analysis (urinalysis) reflects the state of function of the kidneys and urinary tract. It also provides information about metabolic or systemic (nonrenal) disorders. Urine should be collected in a clean, dry and preferably sterilized container. Urine sample should be examined within 2 hours of collection. Urine examination consists of physical examination, chemical examination and microscopic examination. Tests for blood in urine include benzidine test, orthotoluidine test and dipstick method. They detect hematuria, hemoglobinuria or myoglobinuria.

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