Background and Identification
A urinalysis is a test of a urine sample, which can be used to diagnose medical issues. A urinalysis consists of three parts:
- Physical/visual exam—color and clearness of the urine is evaluated
- Chemical exam—a urine strip is used to identify substances that are present at an abnormal amount
- Microscopic exam—a urine sample is examined under a microscope
Additional Information
Wikipedia: Clinical urine tests
National Kidney Foundation: What is a Urinalysis?
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