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The aim of this practical is to develop further knowledge of the composition of urine and how it may change in disease
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Introduction The aim of this practical is to develop further knowledge of the composition of urine and how it may change in disease. Urinalysis is the analysis of several properties of urine such as the volume, physical, chemical and microscopic properties of urine and reveals a significant amount about the state of the body. The volume of urine voided by an adult human body can vary considerably depending on several factors such as fluid intake, blood pressure, blood osmolality, diet, body temperature, diuretics, mental state of the subject and general health. The normal range for volume of urine voided is 1-2 litres/day. The depth of the colour of urine gives an indication of how concentrated it is although the usual colour is amber. Unusual colours such as red may indicate the presence of blood, drugs or other colour pigments. Urine voided freshly is transparent and warm but in time as the...
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