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Urine microscopy

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Urine microscopy is a simple yet informative test that should be carried out on all patients who are suspected of having renal disease. A mid-stream specimen of urine is analysed for the presence of:

  • white cells
  • red cells
  • casts
  • bacteria

Reference

  1. Public Health England. Urinary tract infection: diagnostic tools for primary care. Quick reference materials for primary care on diagnosing and understanding culture results for urinary tract infections (UTI). Published May 2024. (online).

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