What is the purpose of urinalysis?

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What is the purpose of urinalysis?

What is the purpose of urinalysis?

A urinalysis is a test of your urine. The purpose is to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. A urinalysis also involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine.

Last updated on 20 Jul 2023

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Do I need to worry if my specific gravity (urine) is 1.005?

No, you do not need to worry. 1.005 is considered normal.

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How do I use a urine dipstick test?

A urine dipstick test is the quickest way to test urine. It involves dipping a specially treated paper strip into a sample of your urine

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What can a urine test diagnose?

Urine samples can detect a number of conditions such as pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, infections and screen for drug use too.

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How should I collect and store a urine sample?

Urine sample should be collected in a clean plastic bag or bottle and stored at 4 C for best results.

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What happens if tap water is added to a urine medical test?

If tap water is added to a urine medical test then you might get incorrect results as it will weaken the urine's concentration.

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