02-22-2009, 10:25 AM
Blood - urinalysis can test for levels of blood in the urine that are too small to see. Blood in the urine can be a sign of kidney disease, bladder problems, burns, trauma, hemolytic anemia, etcPhosphate - high levels of this mineral in urine can indicate hyperparathyroidism, osteomalacia, certain kidney diseases, vitamin D deficiency.Potassium - a good measure of fluid/electrolyte balance. Increased in metabolic acidosis, dehydration, aldosteronism, renal tubular necrosis. Decreased in Addison's disease, acute kidney failure.Protein AKA albumin - increased in kidney trauma, hyperthyroidism, diabetes-related kidney disease, lupus.Sodium - a good measure of fluid/electrolyte balance. Increased in dehydration, ketoacidosis. Decreased in congestive heart failure, kidney failure, diarrhea, aldosteronism.Glycouria - the presence of excess sugar in the urine is a sign of diabetes.The color, odor, and volume of urine is also evaluated by doctors and lab techs in the diagnosis of disease.
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