4) Crystalluria
The sediment seen in the urine may include crystals such as:
*Urates
*Oxalates
*Phosphates
These may occur in metabolic disturbances or abnormal urinary conditions.
5) Pigmenturia
Certain pigments, either from medical conditions or medications can cause abnormal urine discoloration.
Recommended Laboratory Investigations
1) Full urinalysis (dipstick + microscopy)
2) Urine culture and sensitivity (if infection is suspected)
3) Full blood count (CBC)
4) Malaria parasite test
5) Kidney fxn tests (Urea, Creatinine, eGFR)
6)Stool analysis(due to diarrhea)
7) Electrolyte (to assess dehydration related imbalance)
The sediment seen in the urine may include crystals such as:
*Urates
*Oxalates
*Phosphates
These may occur in metabolic disturbances or abnormal urinary conditions.
5) Pigmenturia
Certain pigments, either from medical conditions or medications can cause abnormal urine discoloration.
Recommended Laboratory Investigations
1) Full urinalysis (dipstick + microscopy)
2) Urine culture and sensitivity (if infection is suspected)
3) Full blood count (CBC)
4) Malaria parasite test
5) Kidney fxn tests (Urea, Creatinine, eGFR)
6)Stool analysis(due to diarrhea)
7) Electrolyte (to assess dehydration related imbalance)
4) Crystalluria
The sediment seen in the urine may include crystals such as:
*Urates
*Oxalates
*Phosphates
These may occur in metabolic disturbances or abnormal urinary conditions.
5) Pigmenturia
Certain pigments, either from medical conditions or medications can cause abnormal urine discoloration.
Recommended Laboratory Investigations
1) Full urinalysis (dipstick + microscopy)
2) Urine culture and sensitivity (if infection is suspected)
3) Full blood count (CBC)
4) Malaria parasite test
5) Kidney fxn tests (Urea, Creatinine, eGFR)
6)Stool analysis(due to diarrhea)
7) Electrolyte (to assess dehydration related imbalance)