What Does A Urine Test Show?

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.

Does a urine test show everything?

Urine tests can

help detect diseases of the urinary system

as well as metabolic diseases like diabetes or liver disease. The color, odor and amount of urine can already indicate whether something is wrong.

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 should not be found in urine?

Usually,

glucose, ketones, protein, and bilirubin

are not detectable in urine. The following are not normally found in urine: Hemoglobin. Nitrites.

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.

How do you fail a urine drug test?

Urine Drug Test

Urine tests can occasionally return false-positive drug test results.

Eating certain foods that contain the chemical compounds used in prescription or illicit drugs

can cause a person to fail a drug test. Eating poppy seeds, for example, can technically throw up a red flag for suspected opioid use.

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 happens if you have white blood cells in your urine?

White blood cells in the urine may indicate

inflammation of the kidneys or urinary tract due to bacterial infection

. It is important to note, however, that contamination of the urine can also cause the presence of white blood cells in the urine, so remember to practice proper aseptic technique when giving the sample.

Can a urine test detect STDS?

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) A urinalysis can give clues to the presence of sexually transmitted infections. A positive dipstick for leukocyte esterase or increased numbers of white blood cells in the microscopic exam is suggestive of

chlamydia

or gonoccocal infection.

What infections can be found in urine?

• urethritis – infection of the urethra.
• cystitis – infection of the bladder.
• pyelonephritis – infection of the kidneys.
• vaginitis – infection of the vagina.

What does abnormal urine test mean?

Abnormal:

A very high specific gravity

means very concentrated urine, which may be caused by not drinking enough fluid, loss of too much fluid (excessive vomiting, sweating, or diarrhea), or substances (such as sugar or protein) in the urine.

Why has my urine sample been sent to the lab?

Doctors request a urine test

to help diagnose and treat a range of conditions

including kidney disorders, liver problems, diabetes and infections. Testing urine is also used to screen people for illicit drug use and to test if a woman is pregnant.

What is the normal report of urine test?

What is normally found in urine?

It consists of

water, urea

(from amino acid metabolism), inorganic salts, creatinine, ammonia, and pigmented products of blood breakdown, one of which (urochrome) gives urine its typically yellowish colour.

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 long does it take to get urine drug test results?

Drug test results typically take

24 to 48 hours

, depending on the type of test being performed (e.g., urine, hair or DOT).