Turbidity

Turbidity is an auxiliary test used to determine if you have a urinary system disorder. When the urinary system is infected with bacteria, the color or turbidity of the urine also changes. This test can determine the corresponding symptoms. Turbidity is the degree of obstruction that occurs when suspended solids in the water pass through light. Suspended solids in water are generally clay, sand, fine organic and inorganic matter, plankton, microbes and colloids. The turbidity of water is not only related to the content of suspended matter in water, but also to their size, shape and refractive index. Basic Information Specialist classification: urinary examination classification: urine / kidney function test Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: Do not eat after 9:00 pm the day before the test. Drink water. Check the morning after getting up and do not eat or drink water, which is convenient for inspection. Normal value Urine routine turbidity is clear. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The turbidity also changed and became cloudy. People who need to be examined: patients with urinary system diseases. Precautions Taboo before the test: Do not eat after 9:00 pm the day before the test. Drink water. Check the morning after getting up and do not eat or drink water, which is convenient for inspection. Requirements for inspection: 1. When urine is routinely examined, remove no less than 10 ml of urine. 2, generally require women to avoid urine during the menstrual period to prevent vaginal secretions mixed into the urine, affecting the results of the examination. 3, it is best to take the middle section of urine. 4, to use the urine should use a clean and dry container, that is, the disposable urine cup and urine test tube provided by the hospital. 5, the urine should be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible, because the time is too long, there will be bacteria decomposition, tube destruction, cell dissolution and other issues, affecting the accuracy of the test results. Inspection process The doctor collects the patient's urine and passes the separation test of the urine by the laboratory to determine whether the amount of various components of the urine exceeds the standard. The doctor carefully handles the test to avoid mistakes. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: Generally, there is no suitable for the crowd. Adverse reactions and risks No related complications or hazards.

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