Question:
What are the primary technologies involved in urinalysis?
Answer:
Urinalysis is divided into three primary technologies:
- Chemical reactions on a “dipstick” or a tablet, read either manually or by an instrument
- Physical characteristics observed macroscopically, such as color, clarity, and volume
- Presence of cells, bacteria, or other formed elements observed microscopically
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