What are the organoleptic characteristics of urine that can be analyzed in a urinalysis?
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Color
Odor
The normal color of urine is yellow due to the presence of urocromos.
A turbid urine may indicate the presence of particles in suspension, such as cells, bacteria, fat, crystals or mucus.
The odor of urine varies depending on the species and can be influenced by the amount and types of volatile organic acids it contains.