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Análisis de orina - Risks

Nombres alternativos

Color y apariencia de la orina; Examen rutinario de orina

Cuáles son los riesgos:

No hay riesgos en la realización de este examen.

Consideraciones especiales:

Si se usa un examen casero, la persona que lee los resultados tiene que ser capaz de distinguir entre diferentes colores, ya que los resultados se interpretan utilizando una escala colorimétrica.

Tracto urinario femenino

Tracto urinario masculino

Reviewed last on: 2/1/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

McPherson RA, Ben-Ezra J, Zhao S. Basic examination of urine. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: W.B. Saunders Company; 2006:chap 27.

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