The very primary test to determine a kidney disorder is a routine analysis of urine, known as urinalysis. It is more like how the cardiologist gets the first impression of a heart through ECG. Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine. Two common methods of collecting urine are 24-hour urine collection and clean catch urine specimen.
A urinalysis test is divided into three major part: Physical test (Color and appearance). Dipstick test (Red blood cell, glucose, protein, pH, Ketones, Bilirubin, specific gravity test). Microscopic examination (Organism, cells, urine crystals, urinary casts, mucus). Physical Test The color of normal urine varies from clear (dilute) to yellow (concentrated). Any deviation from this normal appearance should be considered for…
