The kidneys of an adult produce approximately 1-1.5 liters of urine, also known as urine, every day. In this way, the body’s fluid balance is regulated. Furthermore, metabolic end products are excreted with the urine, such as urea or uric acid. Examination of the urine provides information about:
- Condition of the kidneys as well as the urethra, ureters and urinary bladder – e.g. acute and chronic renal insufficiency, acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, injuries.
- Infections of the urethra (urethritis), urinary bladder (cystitis) of the kidneys (glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis).
- Kidney stone disease (urolithiasis).
- Tumors of the urinary tract – both benign (benign) and malignant (malignant).
- Changes in urine composition as an indication of metabolic diseases.
- Acid-base therapy due tolatent metabolic acidosis.
- Diabetes mellitus (increased glucose content).
- Consumption of medicines, drugs, doping substances, etc.
- Environmental pollution
Quantitative urine protein differentiation is a combination of the following different tests:
- Urine status
- Total protein in urine
- Albumin in urine
- Alpha-1 microglobulin
- Alpha-2 macroglobulin