Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of cells and other formed elements.

Sample required: Urine sample

Patient preparation: None

Estimated turnaround for result: Approximately 2 – 5 business days

This test is used to check in the urine the following:

• Appearance
• Bilirubin
• Ketones
• Specific gravity
• Hemoglobin
• pH
• Protein
• Nitrite
• Leukocyte esterase
• Leukocytes
• Erythrocytes
• Epithelial cells.squamous
• Transitional cells
• Epithelial cells.renal
• Amorphous sediment
• Yeast
• Microscopic observation
• Bacteria
• Service comment
• Crystals
• Calcium oxalate crystals
• Triple phosphate crystals
• Urate crystals
• Hyaline casts
• Granular casts
• Casts
• Service comment
• Bilirubin
• Glucose
• Reducing substances