Urine microscopy
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
- 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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