Review Of Urine Analysis In Asian Medicinal Systems
Abstract
Substantial advancements in automated urinalysis have been made possible by new technology developments. Reflectometry has made it feasible to read urine test strips quantitatively, and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology has improved analytical sensitivity and demonstrated promise in the testing of microalbuminuria. The past few decades have seen significant advancements in microscopy-based urine particle analysis, allowing for high throughput in clinical laboratories. An alternative to automated microscopy is urine flow cytometry. Rapid separation of urinary bacteria has been made possible by more comprehensive examination of flow cytometric data. Although Tibetan medicine is hardly known outside of Tibet and India, it is arguably the most innovative and clinically focused traditional medical system, combining the best treatment approaches from both Indian and Chinese medicine.Urinalysis is one of the many distinctive features of Tibetan medicine, as it is used for prognosis in addition to its clinical utility. Clinical observation and theoretical understanding are the foundations of urinalysis.
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