title: Urinalysis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, 880 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902, USA.
authors.forename: Amanda J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Callens
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, 880 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902, USA. Electronic address: Joe.bartges@cuvs.org.
authors.forename: Joseph W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Bartges
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000662:veterinary; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
keywords: Urinalysis; Urine chemistries; Urine dipstick; Urine sediment examination; Urine specific gravity