Question

Explain why the chemical content in urine alone does not provide a thorough analysis of urine. What limitations do urinalysis tests show?

Answer 1

Answer-because the chemical contents of urine may be contaminated ,or the patient is sick so the contents of the urine is not proper. Answer-limitations of urinalysis test-The chemical reactions on dipstick are complicated and can be affected by oxidising ,reducing,and discoloring substance in the urine.Therefore,the false positive and false negative test are common in dipstick test.urine based testing can be challenged if the collection standards are not followed.besides results turnaround time is normally 24-48 hours .Products exist in marketplace to try to dilute ar adulthood a urine sample.