What is the key difference between chemical urinalysis and microscopic urinalysis in terms of what they detect?

What is the key difference between chemical urinalysis and microscopic urinalysis in terms of what they detect?

• A. Chemical urinalysis detects substances via dipstick; microscopic urinalysis detects cells, casts, crystals, and bacteria in sediment.
• B. Chemical urinalysis requires culture; microscopic urinalysis is a rapid dipstick test.
• C. Chemical urinalysis measures urine color; microscopic analyzes pH.
• D. Chemical urinalysis detects microorganisms; microscopic detects chemical constituents.

Answer: (D)