Interpretation of the results of a urinalysis in a child
As a rule, in all private laboratories there are parameters of the norm for analysis. They are pre-printed on forms, where the indicators of children are recorded. In the event that the urine test in children is normal, the decoding will not be difficult, and will say that the baby is healthy. Another thing, if the child's indicators differ from those printed, then it is worthwhile to further analyze the figures. Below is a table with the data, having studied which, it is possible to understand how "good" or "bad" results your baby has.
As can be seen from the table, the important indicators are the color and density of urine, as well as the presence of various uncharacteristic components, such as epithelium, protein, etc. So, the color of urine is normal straw-yellow, but with different diseases it can vary:
- dark yellow color can talk about dehydration of the body crumbs;
- the color of beer is characteristic for diseases of the gallbladder and liver;
- the color of meat slops speaks of glomerulonephritis;
- red-brown color is characteristic of hemolytic anemia;
- Milk color indicates infections of the urogenital tract.
Deciphering the data of the table of the general analysis of urine in children, will help parents to more carefully prepare for a hike to the doctor and preliminary to understand the possible diagnosis. Depending on what disease the symptoms are similar, the diagnostic techniques can be different.
Decoding of biochemical analysis of urine in children
This is a very popular analysis and is prescribed for diseases of the kidneys and internal organs, as well as with suspicions of hidden inflammation. With an increase in some elements in the urine, it points to a number of diseases:
- chlorine indicates the dehydration of the child's body;
- acetone indicates the development of acidosis;
- potassium speaks about an organism intoxication;
- calcium indicates an overabundance of vitamin D, osteoporosis, etc.
The analysis is quite informative and an experienced doctor, without having analyzed the results, will be able to correctly diagnose.
Decoding of urinalysis in children by Sulkovich
This study is recommended for children who take vitamin D. It allows you to determine the level of calcium in urine. The norm is considered to be insignificant (+) and medium "cloudy" (++) urine when mixed with Sulkovich's reagent. In the absence of "clouding" (-), a lack of vitamin D is diagnosed , a strong (+++) and very strong "turbidity" (++++) indicates increased parathyroid function or a lack of this vitamin.
Decoding of urinalysis by Nechiporenko in children
This study is prescribed if, in deciphering a general urine test, children have been found with erythrocytes, leukocytes or cylinders. Just want to note that the Nechiporenko study is more reliable and shows a true picture of the availability of these elements. He is appointed with suspicion of kidney pathology and can tell about a number of pathologies. For example, with increased erythrocytes (an increase of more than 1000 in 1 ml), the possibility of a kidney stone disease, glomerulonephritis or tumor formations should be considered. Elevated leukocytes (an increase of more than 2000 in 1 ml) indicate cystitis, pyelonephritis, and the like, and the cylinders (an increase of more than 20 in 1 ml) indicate amyloidosis of the kidney, glomerulonephritis, etc.
Decoding of urinalysis in Zimnitsky in children
Such a laboratory test is assigned in order to determine the activity of the kidneys. In this case, if the density of urine is below the norm (1,008), then this can talk about pyelonephritis, kidney failure and diabetes insipidus. With increased density, the question of the presence of urine acid diathesis in the child, diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis, etc. is considered.
So, you need to remember that tests are the tool for setting the right diagnosis, so it is better to entrust the study of the results to medical workers.