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Urinalysis - The Carter Center

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18<br />

CHAPTER THREE<br />

Physical Examination Of Urine<br />

Objective<br />

At the end of this chapter, the student shall be able to carry out physical<br />

examination of urine such as odour, volume, color, transparency, foam,<br />

specific gravity, pH of uirne and interprete the result of the<br />

investigation so that to identify further the necessary type of<br />

examination ( chemical or microscopic or both).<br />

Introduction<br />

Physical examination of urine is the first part of routine urinalysis. It is<br />

the simplest procedure of all urine examination, but this simplicity does<br />

not mean that any one can do it with out any background knowledge and<br />

experience. Physical examination of urine usually gives hint for the<br />

subsequent urinalysis. For example, white turbid urine sample may<br />

suggest to the technician the presence of Leukocytes (pus cells) and/or<br />

Epithelial cells in microscopic examination, and in chemical examination,<br />

with positive result of Nitrite.<br />

3.1 Volume<br />

Normally, 600 – 2000 ml of urine is voided per 24 hr.<br />

Volume of urine excreted is related to:<br />

• Individual fluid intake<br />

• Body temperature<br />

• Climate<br />

• Individual’s health status

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