Urinalysis in the clinical lab

Urinalysis is a valuable tool used to diagnose and monitor renal and urinary tract illnesses. Typically it is a moderate- to high-sample volume test for a general chemistry lab, representing up to 30% of all samples received. Routine urinalysis consists of macroscopic examination, chemical analysis, and microscopic urine sediment examination. Image summarizes each element and its potential clinical significance.

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Automated urinalysis in the clinical lab

Source: MLO