1. In assessing clarity you should hold the specimen against a white background in bright lighting. Physical Exam

2. To assess color you should hold the specimen against a white background as well as look inside the top of the specimen. Physical Exam

3. In completing the chemical exam it is very important to follow the procedure for completing the reagent strip test to not report erroneous results. Chemical Exam

4. In completing the chemical exam it is very important to follow the procedure for completing the reagent strip test to not report erroneous results. Chemical Exam

5. This process in the complete urinalysis is the least standardized and lengthy. The microscopic exam is usually only done if blood, protein, leukocytes, nitrite or abnormal color or clarity are present or if the physician orders it. Microscopic Exam

6. Yeast appear in oval form and may contain buds. In severe infections yeast appear in mycelial form. Yeast can be found in urine specimens of women with vaginal moniliasis, diabetic and immunocompromised patients. WBC’s should accompany a yeast infection. Yeast (X400)