Urinalysis

Nurs Stand. 2005 May;19(35):51-4. doi: 10.7748/ns2005.05.19.35.51.c3865.

Abstract

Urine analysis is an essential component of patient assessment, which is used for screening, diagnosis and planning care. This article discusses specimen collection and reagent strip testing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bilirubin / urine
  • Glycosuria / urine
  • Hematuria / urine
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Ketones / urine
  • Leukocytes / metabolism
  • Nitrites / urine
  • Proteinuria / urine
  • Reagent Strips*
  • Specific Gravity
  • Specimen Handling / methods
  • Specimen Handling / nursing
  • Urinalysis / instrumentation*
  • Urinalysis / methods*
  • Urinalysis / nursing
  • Urine / chemistry
  • Urobilinogen / urine

Substances

  • Ketones
  • Nitrites
  • Reagent Strips
  • Urobilinogen
  • Bilirubin