A Guide to the Practical Examination of Urine: For the Use of Physicians and Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Tyson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266239889 ISBN 13: 9780266239888

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical, old‑school manual for urine analysis that helps physicians and students."
This eighth edition compiles clear methods and essential tests for diagnosing kidney and urinary conditions.

It blends theory with hands‑on procedures, from choosing specimens to interpreting results, with an emphasis on reliable, repeatable methods.

Structured for quick use in clinical settings, the book covers the secretion of urine, reagents and apparatus, and a wide range of qualitative and approximate analyses. It explains how to detect albumin, sugars, urea, uric acid, and coloring matters, and it provides guidance on identifying and interpreting urinary sediments, deposits, and casts. There are practical sections on recording examinations, converting measurements, and organizing findings for diagnosis.

Readers will find:

• step‑by‑step testing procedures for common urinary constituents
• methods to estimate solids, electrolytes, and organic compounds
• descriptions of urinary sediments, including cells, casts, crystals, and organisms
• tables and reference material to streamline calculations and reporting

Ideal for readers who need a solid, bedside‑ready guide to urinary analysis, whether in training or daily practice.

About this title

About the Author

Tyson is a correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266239889
• ISBN 13: 9780266239888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278