| Introduction
Case
1: Dysuria
Case
2: Flu
Case
3: Edema
Case
4: Puffy eyes
Case
5: Hematuria
Case
6: Flank pain
Case
7: Jaundice
Case
8: Fever & pain
Leftovers
Sources
of Error
Quiz
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There
are three basic parts of a urinalysis.
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Visual inspection.
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Color, clarity, even smell (ketones
smell fruity).
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Keep in mind that color and
clarity can change dramatically depending on your state of hydration and
urine concentration.
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The dipstick reactions (varies
a bit from company to company).
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protein
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albumin
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pH
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glucose
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ketones
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blood
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bilirubin
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some measurement of WBCs and/or
bacterial enzymes
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Microscopic examination of the
urine sediment.
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Looking for casts
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cells
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bacteria
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crystals, etc.
How about the basic
appearance?
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