title: The urinalysis: a critical appraisal.
abstract: The urinalysis, an inexpensive office test, is often performed unnecessarily. Improved chemical testing using reagent strips obviates the need for routine microscopy in many cases. More information is needed to make specific recommendations on the use of the routine urinalysis as a screening procedure.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Kiel
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Moskowitz
mesh_terms: D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis; D006029:Glycosuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009573:Nitrites / Q000652:urine; D010824:Physicians' Offices; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D011776:Pyuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014556:Urine / Q000032:analysis* / Q000166:cytology / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D009573:Nitrites; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic