Biochemical Analysis of Urine in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at the Kondima Health Center in the Mangobo Health Zone in Kisangani (DR Congo)

Abstract

Introduction: This study focused on the biochemical analysis of urine from pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Kondima Health Center in the Mangobo Health Zone of Kisangani (Democratic Republic of Congo). It aimed to measure biochemical parameters in the urine of these patients, including urea, protein, glucose, ketones, red blood cells, nitrites, bilirubin, urobilinogen, and sugar, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Kondima Health Center in the Mangobo Health Zone from January 1st to May 31st, 2025. Thirty urine samples were collected from tuberculosis patients screened for pulmonary tuberculosis and submitted for biochemical analysis. Results: Ketone levels, urine specific gravity, and pH were all found to be within the normal range in 100% of urine samples collected from tuberculosis patients. Glycose and nitrite levels were tied at 96.7%, while bilirubin was found at 93.3%. Urobilinogen and vitamin C were also tied at 90.0%. No variable analyzed showed a value above the normal range in our laboratory tests. Conclusion: Patients should request regular urine tests to analyze chemical parameters for optimal outcomes and to prevent treatment resistance.