URINALYSIS (UA)
What is it?The Urinanlysis tests for urine ph, concentration, amounts of glucose, protein, ketones, bilirubin, blood, and other characteristics and contents.
Why do I need it?A UA is typically included in a routine physical exam. In addition, a person might consider ordering a UA:
- To screen for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. Symptoms that may include discolored or foul-smelling urine, pain during urination, difficulty urinating, flank pain, or fever.
- To monitor the treatment of certain conditions, such as diabetes, kidney stones, urinary tract infection, or some types of kidney or liver disease.
If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact a health care provider. The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed nurse practitioner or physician.