title: The abnormal urinalysis.
abstract: The urinalysis is one of the most commonly performed tests in pediatrics, and whether expected or incidental, abnormal findings are common. Understanding the strengths and limitations of the urinalysis allows one to maximize its use as a screening tool while avoiding expensive and unnecessary evaluations. This article reviews the significance of abnormal results on urine dipstick testing and urine microscopy. Causes of false positive and false negative results are summarized. Initial diagnostic considerations of abnormal urinalysis findings are provided where appropriate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nephrology, Columbus Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, USA. patelh@pediatrics.ohio-state.edu
authors.forename: Hiren P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D010372:Pediatrics; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000379:methods*