| Initial laboratory studies may include a complete blood cell count and urinalysis. |
| All patients with chronic kidney disease should undergo urinalysis and renal imaging as part of the diagnostic evaluation. |
| The book does not include illustrations of microscopic findings, even for common tests such as complete blood cell counts and urinalysis. |
| A rectal examination can determine the presence of fecal impaction, and a simple urinalysis can be used to screen for infection or glycosuria. |
| Findings on urinalysis may be entirely normal or may show microscopic hematuria or pyuria. |
| In most patients, however, urinalysis can help to determine the presence of infection and confirm a suspected diagnosis. |
