Urine Analysis

Urine Analysis presents the theory and methods of urine analysis, which serves as a guide for physicians and medical laboratory technicians. Topics discussed in the book include the physical examination of urine; its chemical examination; microscopical examination; and Ehrliches Diazo reaction. Physicians and medical laboratory technicians will find the book a very valuable reference material.

Introduction

Normal Urine

Physical Examination

Collection

Quantity

Consistency

Color

Odor

Specific Gravity

Total Solids

Appearance

Chemical Examination (Qualitative)

Reaction

Chlorides

Phosphates

Sulphates

Carbonates

Oxalate

Urea

Uric Acid

Urates

Purine Bodies

Albumin

Albumoses

Mucin and Nucleo-albumin

Sugar or Glucose

Bile

Blood

Pus

Indican

Acetone

Diacetic Acid

Fat or Chyle

Chemical Examination (Quantitative)

Urea

Albumin

Sugar

Table of Sugar calculation

Chloride Estimation

Microscopical Examination

Urinary

Sediments

Calcium Oxalate

Uric Acid

Urates

Cystin and Leucin

Tyrosin

Phosphates

Carbonate

Red Blood Cells

Pus Cells

Mucus

Spermatozoa

Epithelial Cells

Tube Casts

Parasites

Micro-organisms

Foreign Bodies

Special Examination

Ehrlich's Diazo Reaction

Russo's Test

Urea concentration test of MacLean

Urobilinogen Test

Appendix I

Appendix II

Appendix III

Appendix IV