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Which patients need a complete urinalysis?
Urinalysis reveals abnormalities in "healthy" patients
Results of a large, prospective study of dogs and cats across all age groups strongly support including a complete urinalysis as part of the minimum diagnostic database.1
3,177
fresh urine samples analyzed on the VetLab UA analyzer and the SediVue Dx Urine Sediment Analyzer in a prospective study.
487
participating veterinary practices in North America
100%
of patients were "healthy" at the time of sample collection according to staff and/or pet owners.
Abnormalities were common:
1 in 3
had 1 or more
1 in 10
had 2 or more
Abnormalities included:
|
Hematuria |
15% |
|
Blood |
11% |
|
Proteinuria |
6% |
|
Pyuria |
11% |
|
Bacteriuria |
6% |
|
Glucosuria |
3% |
These findings warranted further consideration of workup
Study conclusion
Results strongly support including a complete urinalysis as part of the minimum diagnostic database.
Routine urinalysis helps diagnose hidden conditions
Saffron
7-year-old Saffron presented for her annual wellness examination. Her physical examination was unremarkable, but in conversations with the veterinarian, her owners revealed that they noticed some mild changes to urinary habits. Therefore, her veterinarian emphasized the importance of including a complete urinalysis in her preventive care screening.
Abigail
At her checkup, seven-month-old Abigail appeared healthy and active, with no overt clinical signs. Because it happened to be UA Day, her veterinarian decided to include urine sediment analysis as part of her diagnostic workup.
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When else do you need to run a complete urinalysis?
Investigating clinically ill patients
Kidney disease
Lower urinary tract disease
Vomiting/diarrhea
Polyuria/polydipsia
Monitoring ongoing health plans
Kidney disease
Lower urinary tract disease or urinary tract infection
Urolithiasis
Liver
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Reference:
- Data on file at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Westbrook, Maine USA.