In assessing clarity you should hold the specimen against a white background in bright lighting.

Physical Exam

To assess color you should hold the specimen against a white background as well as look inside the top of the specimen.

Physical Exam

In completing the chemical exam it is very important to follow the procedure for completing the reagent strip test to not

report erroneous results.

Chemical Exam

In completing the chemical exam it is very important to follow the procedure for completing the reagent strip test to not

report erroneous results.

Chemical Exam

This process in the complete urinalysis is the least standardized and lengthy. The microscopic exam is usually only done if

blood, protein, leukocytes, nitrite or abnormal color or clarity are present or if the physician orders it.

Microscopic Exam

Yeast appear in oval form and may contain buds. In severe infections yeast appear in mycelial form. Yeast can be found

in urine specimens of women with vaginal moniliasis, diabetic and immunocompromised patients. WBC’s should accompany

a yeast infection.

Yeast (X400)