Urinalysis – A Simple Diagnostic Tool In Kidney Disease
Journal Title: Chettinad Health City Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Urine is a window to understand diseases of the kidney. The product of kidney the urine is freely available and can be easily collected non-invasively. Urine microscopy dates back its origin in 1830 and still remains an important tool to physician. Urinalysis is much more than urine microscopy and it includes measurement of urine specific gravity,pH,estimation of solutes like protein,glucose etc.In the era of modern medicine, urinalysis is a powerful tool in diagnosing the etiology and prognosticating diseases of kidney and urinary tract.This article discusses the parameters in urinalysis and its usefulness in diagnosing diseases of kidney and urinary tract.
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Vrinda V, Vigneshwaran J, Ram Prasath
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