Description
Urinalysis, Macroscopic - Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various diseases.
Below are the reference checks for this test.
pH
Specific gravity
Protein
Glucose
Appearance
Leukocyte esterase
Color
Occult blood
Nitrite
Bilirubin
Ketones
Reducing substances
Macroscopic urinalysis is the direct visual observation of the urine, checking its quantity, color, clarity or cloudiness, etc. Normal urine is typically light yellow and clear without any cloudiness. Obvious abnormalities in the color, clarity, and cloudiness can propose the possibility of an infection.
