Urinalysis is a test of the urine sample, used to examine the content of urine. A urinalysis is used to determine the following :
- To diagnose a Urinary Tract Infection, Kidney Stones, Diabetes, or Pregnancy.
- To screen for problems before surgery.
- To monitor the health of the patient if he or she has been diagnosed with a medical condition like kidney disease or urinary tract disease.
- In case urinalysis results are not in the normal range, your doctor will recommend some more tests to find the source of the problem.
When should you see a doctor
- If you have pain or have a weak urine stream.
- If you see blood in your urine, as this may indicate a urinary tract infection or some other urinary tract problems.
- Urinalysis helps the doctor in diagnosing the underlying problem.
What to expect
- Collection of urine midstream, in a sterile cup, which can be done at home or at home.
- Inform your doctor about the medications you already take, since this can affect the test results.
- Things like bacteria, blood cells, protein, sugars and more could be evaluated.
- Urine can also be cultured if it is needed.
- Results from the urinalysis test can be discussed with your doctor, you can even ask for some specifics for your results.
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