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What can be detected in a urine test?
Urine tests can be used to diagnose urinary tract infections, if bacteria or white blood cells are found. In patients who have already been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, urinalysis may be ordered at intervals as a quick and useful way to monitor function.
What are 3 things that a urinalysis tests for?
A dipstick test checks for:
- Acidity (pH). The pH level indicates the amount of acid in urine.
- Concentration. A measure of concentration, or specific gravity, shows how concentrated particles are in your urine.
- Protein. Low levels of protein in urine are normal.
- Sugar.
- Ketones.
- Bilirubin.
- Evidence of infection.
- Blood.
What is an abnormal finding in urinalysis?
Abnormal results may mean you have an illness, such as: Urinary tract infection. Kidney stones. Poorly controlled diabetes. Bladder or kidney cancer.
What are 5 things that a urologist can use a urinalysis test for?
To diagnose things like a urinary tract infection, kidney disease, kidney stones, diabetes or pregnancy. Before an operation to screen for problems. To monitor your health if you’ve been diagnosed with a medical condition like kidney disease or urinary tract disease.
What is the most common urine test?
The single most important lab test is urinalysis. A urine sample will be tested for signs of infection, such as the presence of white blood cells and bacteria.
What is a positive urine test?
When this test is positive and/or the WBC count in urine is high, it may indicate that there is inflammation in the urinary tract or kidneys. The most common cause for WBCs in urine (leukocyturia) is a bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI), such as a bladder or kidney infection.
What infections can be found in urine?
Types of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- urethritis – infection of the urethra.
- cystitis – infection of the bladder.
- pyelonephritis – infection of the kidneys.
- vaginitis – infection of the vagina.
How does a urologist examine you?
The urologist will perform a physical exam. The will concentrate on the genitourinary system and evaluate other systems as well. The physician will perform a genital exam plus a digital rectal exam to assess the prostate.
What are four major reasons a urinalysis may be done?
A urine test may be done:
- To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract.
- To check the treatment of conditions such as diabetes, kidney stones, a urinary tract infection (UTI), high blood pressure (hypertension), or some kidney or liver diseases.
- As part of a regular physical examination.
What is the most common urinary parasite?
Common urinary parasitic infections as described in literature include Trichomonas, Schistosoma hematobium and Microfilaria. Trichomonas vaginalis is known to cause vaginitis and urethritis, and may be found in urine sediments.
What bacteria is found in urine?
The most common bacteria found to cause UTIs is Escherichia coli (E. coli). Other bacteria can cause UTI, but E. coli is the culprit about 90 percent of the time.
How does a urologist examine a woman?
The test requires a catheter to be placed in the urethra/bladder and rectum. These catheters measure pressures in the bladder and bowel. The bladder is then slowly filled with fluid in an attempt to replicate your bladder filling with urine. You may be asked to cough or strain and void/urinate during the study.