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Urinalysis: Key Tests and Conditions by Reygie Mata is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses various substances that can be tested in urinalysis, including sugars, proteins, ketones, bile, and blood. Sugars may appear in urine if the kidneys are unable to absorb glucose properly. High protein could indicate kidney disease. Ketones are alternative fuels produced when glucose is low. Bile aids digestion and the removal of waste. Blood in urine is called hematuria and can have various causes like infections or injuries. Various chemical tests are used to detect these substances.
- Author
- Reygie Mata
- Language
- EN