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What is a urinalysis?

A urinalysis is a common test used to analyze the content and chemical makeup of your urine. A urinalysis may be used at a healthcare provider's office if kidney disease, a urinary tract infection, or ...
Occult blood is when you can’t see blood in your urine with your eye and it’s only visible under a microscope. You may need antibiotics or different treatments depending on the infection or other ...
Microscopic examination Centrifuged urine sediment examined under the microscope may be helpful in showing evidence of renal disease, as opposed to lower UTI, and in indicating the type and activity ...
Automated urinalysis and microscopic examination techniques have evolved considerably over recent decades, driven by the increasing need for rapid, standardised, and reliable diagnostic testing in ...