Proteinuria is a medical condition characterized by the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine. It is an important indicator of kidney dysfunction and can be a sign of various underlying health conditions.
The ‘Esbach Albuminometer’ method is a commonly used technique for the estimation of proteinuria. It is a simple and cost-effective method that provides reliable results.
Aim:- Proteinuria test by ‘Esbach Albuminometer’ method.
Requirement:-
Urine, Albuminometer, Esbach reagent etc.
Procedure:-
1. Fill the urine in Albuminometer up to U marks.
2. Add Esbach reagent up to R mark.
3. Stopper the tube, mix it and let it stand for 24 hours.
4. Take the reading from the level up precipitation in the
Albuminometer tubes and divided it by 10 to get the percentage of protein in urine.
Result:- Negative
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- Bile Salt (Hay’s Sulphur Method)
- Estimation of occult blood in stool by Benzidine method.
“Unlocking the Secrets of Urine: A Comprehensive Guide to Urine Examination”
- Glucosuria (Benedict Method)
- Ketone Body (Rotheras, Gerhardt’s and Strip Method)
- Proteinuria (Heat and acetic acid, Sulphur Salicylic Acid, Hellers or Nitric acid, and Esbach albuminometer Method)
- Bence Jones Proteinuria (HCl Method)
- Urobilinogen (Ehrlich Method)
- Bile Pigment (Fouchets Method)
- Occult Blood (Orthotoluidine and Benzidine Method).
- Sedimentation Preparation
- Slide Preparation
- Microscopic Examination.
Reference books
- “Clinical Chemistry: Techniques, Principles, Correlations” by Michael L. Bishop and Edward P. Fody: This comprehensive text covers various aspects of clinical chemistry, including urinalysis. It’s widely used in medical and clinical laboratory education.
- “Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods” by Richard A. McPherson and Matthew R. Pincus: This is a well-regarded resource that provides insights into laboratory tests, including urinalysis, and their clinical applications.
- “Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics” by Nader Rifai, Andrea R. Horvath, and Carl T. Wittwer: This textbook offers a broad view of clinical chemistry, including urinalysis and molecular diagnostics, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals.
- “Urinalysis and Body Fluids” by Susan King Strasinger and Marjorie Schaub Di Lorenzo: This book is specifically focused on urinalysis and the examination of other body fluids. It is used in many medical laboratory technician programs.
- “Urinalysis in Clinical Laboratory Practice” by John A. Lott and W. Gregory Miller: This book provides a detailed look at the theory and practice of urinalysis, making it suitable for those studying or working in clinical laboratories.
- “Urine Analysis: A Color Atlas and Text” by David S. Goldfarb and Alan S. L. Yu: This text combines visual representations with explanatory text to aid in the understanding and interpretation of urine analysis.
- “Pathology Practical Book” by Harsh Mohan: Third Edition.
- Internet, Wikipedia