Urinalysis: What a Urine Test Can Reveal
A urinalysis examines urine for cells, chemicals, and signs of infection or disease. It can be part of routine screening and helps evaluate urinary, kidney, and metabolic conditions. The dipstick portion tests for things like protein, glucose, blood, and white blood cells, while microscopy can look for cells, crystals, and bacteria. A urinalysis is often paired with blood tests, and abnormal findings are interpreted with your symptoms and other results rather than on their own.
Key Takeaways
- A urinalysis examines urine for cells, chemicals, and signs of infection or disease.
- It can be part of routine screening and helps evaluate urinary, kidney, and metabolic conditions.
- A dipstick portion tests for things like protein, glucose, blood, and white blood cells.
- Microscopy can look for cells, crystals, and bacteria.
- Abnormal findings are interpreted with symptoms and other tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a urinalysis test for?
It checks physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine, including protein, glucose, blood, and signs of infection.
Can I walk in for a urinalysis?
Yes. Order the test online and visit a partner collection site during open hours.
Do I need to fast for a urinalysis?
Fasting is not required.
Can urinalysis detect kidney disease?
It can show protein or blood in the urine, which may be early clues of kidney problems. Additional blood tests are often needed.
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