Urinalysis Testing
FAQ
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What is a urinalysis test?
A urinalysis test is a medical diagnostic test that examines the characteristics of urine and indicates whether your body can eliminate waste properly. The test also measures:
- Chemicals
- Salts
- Enzymes
It is often used to assess:
- Kidney function
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Electrolyte imbalances
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What does a lab urinalysis test look for?
A urinalysis test looks for several different types of diseases that can cause problems with the kidneys, bladder, or urinary tract. The most common are:
- Glomerular diseases (like diabetes)
- Intra-renal bacterial infections
- Tubulointerstitial diseases (decreased kidney function)
- Nephritic syndrome (renal failure)
- Cryoglobulinemia
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Who may need a urinalysis lab test?
A urinalysis lab test is usually recommended to screen for evidence of infection, especially in women. It may also be done when:
- There is fluid retention
- There are symptoms of kidney disease
- There is a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- As part of regular routine checkups
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Do I need to visit a doctor?
No doctor visit needed.
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How do I get my results?
You get your results via email as soon as they are available.
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Does my lab prescription expire?
Your lab prescription never expires.*
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- Labs within 1 mile of 90% of the US
- Lab test prescriptions NEVER expire*
- Over 650 blood work labs to choose
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Urinalysis, Complete Profile (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
UA Profile (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
These tests are done on all routine urinalysis ordered and if protein, leukocyte, occult blood, nitrite, and turbidity are all negative, microscopic examination is not performed; just the above parameters are reported. (If results are abnormal test will reflex to include microscopic examination).
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Urinary Tract Infection Panel (Quest Diagnostics) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Due to collection instructions the Urine Culture should not be collected at the same time as a Chlamydia/Gonorrhea specimen.
Urinalysis, Complete Profile: Color; appearance; specific gravity; pH; protein; glucose; occult blood; ketones; leukocyte esterase; nitrite; bilirubin; urobilinogen; microscopic examination of urine sediment.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Urinalysis, Routine Profile (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 1 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Urinalysis, Complete Profile (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
No fasting required.
Estimated turnaround for results is 1 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Urinary Tract Infection Panel (LabCorp) Same day lab order delivery
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Due to collection instructions the Urine Culture should not be collected at the same time as a Chlamydia/Gonorrhea specimen.
- Urine Culture, Comprehensive: Culture; quantitation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of up to three organisms at >100 colonies/mL if culture results warrant.
Estimated time for results is 5 Business Days.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
What is a Urinalysis Test?
A Urinalysis test checks a patient's urine sample for various components, including waste material, fluids and other substances from their blood which are released through the urine after leaving the kidneys. Urine is comprised of hundreds of assorted bodily wastes, and can be affected by your diet, the amount of exercise you get, as well as how well your kidneys are operating. It is sometimes ordered as part of a routine examination, but also may be prescribed by a doctor to assess the origination of certain symptoms. It might also be part of diagnosing a particular medical condition, such as diabetes, kidney infection or kidney stones.
Who May Need a Urinalysis Test?
Though it may be ordered by a physician as part of a routine checkup, your doctor may ask you to have the test performed in order to check for a disease or infection of your urinary tract, or as a means of examining the efficacy of treatments for certain conditions. These conditions can include diabetes, kidney stones, urinary tract infections (UTIs), high blood pressure, as well as a number of kidney or liver diseases.
What Should I Expect from My Urinalysis Test?
Women who are taking a urinalysis test will want to let their doctor know if they are menstruating or close to starting their menstruation before taking the test. Once you have received your results, speak with your doctor about how they concern you and your health specifically.