Urine SPECIMEN IS ESSENTIAL because of inaccuracy; bacteria will grow in the sample if you leave it in a jar. Urinalysis: dipstick is not a diagnostic test because it points the way for further investigations. Microscopy: of uncentrifuged urine; looking for: - WBCs indicate inflammatory process is taking place - RBCs are a RED FLAG; means cancer, trauma or infective process.
Urine SPECIMEN IS ESSENTIAL because of inaccuracy; bacteria will grow in the sample if you leave it in a jar. Urinalysis: dipstick is not a diagnostic test because it points the way for furt…