The document provides information on performing a general urine examination. It discusses testing the urine as part of a medical examination. The urine specimen should be collected without additives and tested as soon as possible after collection. Normal urine output in adults is between 750-2500mL per day. Urine color can indicate various conditions like bile pigments, blood, or myoglobin. Specific gravity and osmolality measurements provide information about urine concentration. Urine pH typically ranges from 4-8. Glycosuria is commonly caused by elevated blood glucose or during pregnancy. Normal daily urine protein excretion is less than 150mg. Microbiological examination of a midstream urine sample can detect a urinary tract infection if there are over 105 bacteria per