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Urinalysis and urine culture are complementary laboratory tests that play important roles in diagnosing urinary tract condition...
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Epithelial cells in urine are common findings during urinalysis, and small numbers are usually a normal result of the body's na...
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Urinary casts are microscopic structures formed inside the kidneys that can provide valuable information about kidney health. W...
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Bacteria in urine may indicate a urinary tract infection, sample contamination, or other urinary conditions. While some people ...
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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 i...
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Specific gravity is an important part of urinalysis that measures how concentrated or diluted your urine is. It provides valuab...
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Urine pH is an important part of urinalysis that provides useful information about your body's acid-base balance, kidney functi...
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Leukocyte esterase in urine is an important marker that helps identify the possible presence of white blood cells and inflammat...
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Nitrites in urine are an important indicator that may suggest the presence of bacteria in the urinary tract, especially when co...
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