URINE
Analysis
S. MAKORI
MLS DEPT
MTC - KAKAMEGA
, URINE
Urine is a watery, typically yellowish fluid
stored in the bladder and discharged through
the urethra. It is one of the body's chief
means of eliminating excess water and salt,
and also contains nitrogen compounds such
as urea, creatinine, uric acid and other waste
substances removed from the blood by the
kidneys
It’s the ultimate filtrate from the renal
system, discharged from the bladder.
, URINALYSIS
Urinalysis, or urine analysis, is the examination
of urine for its physical characteristics, chemical
composition, and other suspended materials to
reveal a disease or abnormal condition.
It’s the evaluation of urine by physical, chemical
and microscopic means to determine the
presence of an infection/disease or other
unusual substances such as drugs…
, COMPOSITION OF URINE
Normal composition of Abnormal composition of
urine urine
Water (about 95% of - Glucose
- urine) - Protein
- Urea - Bile pigments
- Creatinine - Blood cells
Uric acid - Casts
- Electrolytes - Parasites
- Bacterial microbes
Analysis
S. MAKORI
MLS DEPT
MTC - KAKAMEGA
, URINE
Urine is a watery, typically yellowish fluid
stored in the bladder and discharged through
the urethra. It is one of the body's chief
means of eliminating excess water and salt,
and also contains nitrogen compounds such
as urea, creatinine, uric acid and other waste
substances removed from the blood by the
kidneys
It’s the ultimate filtrate from the renal
system, discharged from the bladder.
, URINALYSIS
Urinalysis, or urine analysis, is the examination
of urine for its physical characteristics, chemical
composition, and other suspended materials to
reveal a disease or abnormal condition.
It’s the evaluation of urine by physical, chemical
and microscopic means to determine the
presence of an infection/disease or other
unusual substances such as drugs…
, COMPOSITION OF URINE
Normal composition of Abnormal composition of
urine urine
Water (about 95% of - Glucose
- urine) - Protein
- Urea - Bile pigments
- Creatinine - Blood cells
Uric acid - Casts
- Electrolytes - Parasites
- Bacterial microbes
