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What is the primary purpose of a routine urinalysis?
What is the primary purpose of a routine urinalysis?
A routine urinalysis is often the first test conducted if kidney problems are suspected.
What is the typical volume range for normal 24-hour urine output?
What is the typical volume range for normal 24-hour urine output?
The normal 24-hour urine volume ranges between 750-2000 ml.
What is the minimum obligatory urine volume per day?
What is the minimum obligatory urine volume per day?
The minimum obligatory urine volume is normally about 500 ml/day.
How should the urine sample be handled if it cannot be analyzed immediately?
How should the urine sample be handled if it cannot be analyzed immediately?
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What is the normal color of urine due to?
What is the normal color of urine due to?
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What is the normal odor of urine called?
What is the normal odor of urine called?
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What are the two main categories of causes for changed urine odor?
What are the two main categories of causes for changed urine odor?
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What condition is indicated by a sweet (keton) odor in the urine?
What condition is indicated by a sweet (keton) odor in the urine?
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What causes turbid (muddy) urine?
What causes turbid (muddy) urine?
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What are the normal pH values for urine?
What are the normal pH values for urine?
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What does the presence of casts in urine indicate?
What does the presence of casts in urine indicate?
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What does the presence of microorganisms in urine sediment indicate?
What does the presence of microorganisms in urine sediment indicate?
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