In this article we will discuss about the Principle and Methods of Test of Urea in Urine. Principle of Test of Urea in Urine: Urea is split into ammonia and CO2 by the enzyme urease present in plants at the optimum temperature and pH. Ammonium carbonate formed as a result of ammonia and carbon dioxide shows the alkali characteristic by [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Proteinuria. The glomerular membrane permits only a very small amount of the normal plasma proteins. The glomerular filtrate normally contains 10 to 25 mg protein per 100 ml. This is almost completely reabsorbed by the tubular epithelial cells. 150 mg is the upper limit of normal daily protein excretion in the [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Aminotransferases. Aminotransferases catalyse the transfer of amino group from an amino acid to a keto acid—a new amino and keto acid are formed in this process. Clinically, the two most important aminotransferases are: Glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT), now designated aspartate aminotransferase and glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT), now designated alanine aminotransferase. These [...]