Microscopic Examination of Urine

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Which part of urinalysis is responsible for the detection of insoluble materials such as cells, casts, and crystals?

Microscopic analysis

What role do abnormalities in the physical and chemical portions of urinalysis play in the decision to perform a microscopic analysis?

Primary role

Which patients are recommended to undergo microscopic examination of urine?

Pregnant women

What is the significance of examining urine under reduced/subdued light?

<p>Reduces turbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of macroscopic screening in urinalysis?

<p>Cost-effectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the detection of insoluble materials in urine such as cells, casts, and crystals?

<p>Microscopic analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing a microscopic analysis in urinalysis?

<p>To confirm the pathologic or non-pathologic cause of turbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which patients are recommended to undergo microscopic examination of urine?

<p>Pregnant women</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of examining urine under reduced/subdued light?

<p>To enhance the visibility of insoluble materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of urinalysis is responsible for the screening of color, clarity, blood, protein, nitrite, and leukocyte esterase?

<p>Macroscopic screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

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