Urinalysis Essentials: Important Tips to Maximize the Diagnostic Information

Urinalysis is an essential clinical test and too often overlooked or undervalued in diagnosing and managing our clinical cases. Including urinalysis in the minimum laboratory database is essential for complete and appropriate interpretation of a patient’s laboratory data and proper medical management. Interesting cases will be discussed in which the complete urinalysis is reviewed, including tips both for technique and interpretation, to provide vital diagnostic information.