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Crystals in urine are common findings that may occur as a normal variation or as a result of dehydration, diet, urinary tract infe…
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Specific gravity is an important part of urinalysis that measures how concentrated or diluted your urine is. It provides valuable…
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Urine pH is an important part of urinalysis that provides useful information about your body's acid-base balance, kidney function,…
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Leukocyte esterase in urine is an important marker that helps identify the possible presence of white blood cells and inflammation…
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Nitrites in urine are an important indicator that may suggest the presence of bacteria in the urinary tract, especially when combi…
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Ketones in urine, also known as ketonuria, occur when ketone bodies are detected in a urine sample. Ketones are chemicals produced…
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Glucose in urine can provide important information about how the body processes sugar and how the kidneys handle glucose. While it…
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Blood in urine can occur for many reasons, ranging from simple causes like urinary tract infections and intense exercise to condit…
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White blood cells in urine are an important finding that can provide information about the health of your urinary system. While in…
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