How to read a routine urine test

Routine urine laboratory test results view, mainly through the following aspects: First, whether there is a white blood cell count, bacterial count or nitrite, such as the above three indicators are elevated, consider the possibility of urinary tract infection. Second, whether there is a white blood cell count or cell tube type. Combined with the patient’s symptoms, consider the possibility of renal tubular damage or hypertensive kidney damage. Third, urinary cholagogens (+), consider a biliary tract infection. IV. Elevated glucose or ketone bodies in urine, consider poor glycemic control, if it is simply elevated ketone bodies, consider starvation ketosis. V. With proteinuria and hematuria, consider possible nephritis. Therefore, the patient’s clinical manifestations should be integrated with the laboratory test results to comprehensively analyze the patient’s condition and assess the development of the next treatment plan.