| Literature DB >> 26002794 |
Amanda J Callens1, Joseph W Bartges2.
Abstract
Performing a urinalysis should be part of a minimum database in addition to physical examination, historical information gathering, complete blood cell counts, and serum/plasma biochemical analysis. Urinalysis provides information on function of various organs and information on renal function. It is necessary to interpret blood urea nitrogen and serum/plasma creatinine concentrations and is useful in assessing urine concentrating and diluting ability, glomerular barrier function, tubular function, proteinuria, discolored urine, urolithiasis, and neoplasia. Performing a urinalysis is technically easy and does not require expensive equipment or disposable supplies.Entities:
Keywords: Urinalysis; Urine chemistries; Urine dipstick; Urine sediment examination; Urine specific gravity
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26002794 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2015.02.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract ISSN: 0195-5616 Impact factor: 2.093