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    Urine

    Analysis
    Asst. Prof. Rochie Cagara
    Urine Specimen Collection

    Collect a freshly voided urine in a clean, well rinsed urine container. A midstream
    urine is recommended. For women, do not collect urine during menstruation.
    How to collect a clean midstream urine?
    a) Wash the genitals.
    b) Initially, allow to pass a small amount of urine then hold and
    collect adequate amount of urine (half of the container) and
    then continue to urinate with the remaining urine to the toilet
    bowl.
    c) Cover and label the container properly.
    Normal Values

    Normal Values
    Color Yellow-straw
    Blood Negative
    Sugar (Glucose) Negative
    Protein Negative-trace
    pH 5.0-8.0
    Specific gravity 1.005-1.030
    Significance
    pH
    • It measures the alkalinity and acidity of the urine.
    • A neutral pH is 7.0
    • The higher the number, the more basic (alkaline) it is.
    • Higher than normal may indicate the following conditions: kidney failure,
    kidney tubular acidosis, pyloric obstruction, respiratory alkalosis, UTI,
    vomiting
    • The lower the number, the more acidic it is.
    • Lower than normal may indicate the following conditions: acidosis,
    dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, diarrhea, and starvation.
    Significance

    Specific gravity

    • is a measure of the concentration of solutes (chemical particles) in the urine. It


    provides information on the kidneys ability to concentrate urine.
    • The higher value indicates dehydration.
    Significance

    Protein in Urine (Proteinuria or Albuminuria)

    • Having protein in the urine could be an early sign of nephrotic syndrome or an


    early sign of kidney disease.
    • Some of the risk factors for kidney disease are:
    • Diabetes
    • High blood pressure
    • Family history of kidney disease
    Significance

    Sugar in Urine (Glycosuria)


    • This usually occurs in diabetes, especially when untreated.

    Blood in Urine (Hematuria)


    • Usually isn’t a sign of a major problem, but it could also be a sign of a serious
    medical condition.
    • It may be due to: bladder infection (cystitis), kidney infection, kidney stones
    (associated with severe abdominal or pelvic pain), Ca of the kidney, etc.
    Important Precautions

    • Collect a freshly voided clean catch urine and use only urine collected within an
    hour. Prolonged exposure to room temperature may result in microbial
    proliferation.
    • The urine container should be cleaned and rinsed well with water.
    references

    • https://emedicine.medscape.com
    • https://www.google.com
    • Urine pH Level Test: Purpose, Procedure & Side Effects (healthline.com)

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