Urinalysis
Analysis of urine for color, clarity, specific gravity, and the presence of cells, glucose, or protein.
Urinalysis examines urine for color, clarity, specific gravity, and the presence of cells, bacteria, glucose, or protein. A clean-catch midstream sample reduces contamination, and the specimen should be refrigerated or processed within about an hour to keep results accurate. Cloudy, foul-smelling urine with fever in an older adult suggests a urinary tract infection and possible delirium.
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