− | Urine samples should be processed by noting their gross appearance, testing with a urinary dipstick, mesuring the specific gravity with a refractometer and by microscopic examination. | + | Urine samples should be processed by noting their gross appearance, testing with a urinary dipstick, measuring the specific gravity with a refractometer and by microscopic examination. |
− | Many of the measured parameters will be adversly affected by time, so prompt assessment of urine samples is essential for accuracy. | + | Many of the measured parameters will be adversely affected by time, so prompt assessment of urine samples is essential for accuracy. |