Urine Analysis Lab Report Name______________________________________ Date: _________

Group Members: _______________________________________________________________________

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Instructions for write up of Urine Analysis Lab

TOTAL ________/100
Introduction (Three paragraphs)
The first paragraph should describe important aspects of the excretory system. Focus on how
urine is produced (formation of urea, filtration, reabsorption, etc.).

The second paragraph should be about the importance of testing urine and what information it
can give physicians.

The third paragraph should tell why this lab exercise was done and your hypothesis FOR
EACH TEST. (These do not have to be in if/then form, but do need to predict the results for
each test).
Materials and methods (Two Paragraphs)

Describe the glucose test in the first paragraph. Explain both the serial dilution and the test for
glucose.

The second paragraph should be BRIEF descriptions of each test (About one sentence for
each test ).

Results (Paragraphs and Data Tables)

You must describe the data in paragraph form. Include text references to your data. Include the
class data as a table. (DO NOT COPY THE DATA TABLE FROM THE LAB AND PASTE IT ON YOUR
HARD COPY! MAKE A NEW DATA TABLE IN EXCEL!) Remember to title and number your data
table.

Conclusion (One or two paragraphs)

Pretend that you are a doctor. Describe what the lab results mean. Is there too much of
something? Not enough? How can urine analysis be used to evaluate a patients health?

References

Include in-text citations in your introduction and conclusion sections. (Author, year)

Include full citations for every source that was used In the References section at the end of
your report. Remember to use APA formatting.
Specific Criteria

Your report must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font. You also MUST
create an account on turnitin.com and upload your document there as well. The class ID is 2880922
and the password is Bio1. You WILL LOSE POINTS if this is NOT done BEFORE the due date.

As always proper grammar, spelling, etc. is required. Remember good science writing is
concise!