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Urinalysis can be used to help drugs and pregnancy
diagnose medical problems. Analyze
other uses for this test.
Several factors are examined when appearance - color may serve as an indication of a
analyzing a urine sample. List and pathological condition; odor - the smell may show
explain the five actors noted in the disorders, diabetes, etc.; pH - pathological
background. conditions can affect pH; specific gravity - a low
number indicates nephritis, a high number indicates
nephritis or diabetes; microscopic observations -
finding inorganic substances
polyuria excessive urine output
polydipsia excessive thirst
polyphagia increased appetite
Why does patient 1 have diabetes tested positive for sugar, had crystals in urine,
mellitus? classic triad for 3 polys
Why did patient 2 have chronic had protein and red blood cells in urine
kidney failure?