Check Your Urine for Diseases: What Can It Find?

Have you ever questioned why medical practitioners require a urine sample?

Your kidneys filter the blood of impurities, water, etc. Numerous indicators of your body's health could be found in your urine.

Protein and glucose (sugar) are the common chemicals that are seen in urine that manifest before a patient even realizes that they may have a problem. One of the early indications of the Chronic Renal Disease is the persistent protein in the urine (2 positive protein tests over a period of weeks).

Potential diabetes is indicated by the elevated urine glucose levels. If bacteria or the white blood cells are detected in urine, the testing could be used to diagnose urinary tract infections (UTI).

What is a Urine Culture Test?

The bacteria and yeasts in the urine that may be the source of a UTI are found and identified using a urine culture test.

The Low concentrations of bacteria or yeasts can be found in urine. These microorganisms enter the urinary tract from the skin, then propagate, and eventually cause a urinary tract infection (UTI).

If you experience signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI), such as intense or murky urine, burning or pain when you urinate, or lower back pain, your healthcare professional may request a urine culture.

Other Names: Urine Culture and Sensitivity (C/S)

What is Urine Analysis Test?

Urine testing is also known as a urinalysis. Numerous conditions, including diabetes, renal disease, and urinary tract infections, are detected and treated using it. Urine's appearance, concentration, and content are examined during a urinalysis.

Examining the color, strength, and composition of urine is part of a urinalysis.

For example- Urine that has an infection in the urinary tract may seem hazy rather than clear. Elevated urine protein levels may indicate renal disease.

Other Names: Urine Routine, Urine RE/ME, Urine Test and Examination

In order to identify the cause of unusual urine results, further testing is frequently necessary.

Note: An initial basic test for the primary components of blood is a urinalysis. It is commonly done before surgery and as part of a standard assessment when a patient is admitted to the hospital.

It can also be used to verify unusual quick urine test findings.

There are 3 components to it: Physical, chemical and microscopic examinations are the three parts or components of a whole urinalysis.

Facts about Urine Tests

Urine Tests are laboratory tests used to look for bacteria or other microorganisms in urine samples. It can be used on both adults and children to screen for urinary tract infections. With the exception of urethra length, the male and female urinary systems are essentially identical.
For the identification of bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs), quantitative urine culture performed prior to the start of antimicrobial therapy is highly recommended.
Urine with a dark brown tint may indicate liver or renal issues. Urine that is cloudy could indicate kidney stones or diabetic kidney disease. Urine with blood in it could indicate malignancy, stones, or renal problems.

What is the Purpose of Urine Tests?

The reasons why Urine Tests are conducted are given as follows:

To assess your General State Of Health.

Pregnancy Checkups
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Regular Physical Examinations

To make a Medical Diagnosis.

Back Discomfort
Abdominal Pain
Frequent Painful Urination
Blood In Your Urine

Identify Health Issues before more symptoms appear.

To Identify A Medical Issue
Monitor Specific Medical Condition

The conditions that require the urine tests mentioned here are as follows:

Infections Of The Urinary Tract
Kidney Issues
Diabetes
Liver Issues
Pregnancy

When should these tests be done?

Whenever and whosever has any of the following signs and symptoms, they are indicative of the diseases enlisted as follows:

1. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Signs and Symptoms

An intense and persistent need to urinate
Burning feeling while Urination
Urine(pee) that smells strongly and is hazy
Discomfort in the lower back

Note: Many a times, an individual may be asked to go for a Random Urine Examination or for a 24 Hour Urine Test.

2. Kidney Function Tested with Urine

The illness known as microalbuminuria is typified by elevated albumin levels in the urine.

It is a syndrome that precedes both cardiovascular disease and diabetic nephropathy in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2).

In the initial years following a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis, more regular testing for microalbuminuria is required. An essential test for preventing End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the ratio of micro albumin to creatinine.

The microalbumin: creatinine ratio test provides information on the presence of pre-existing renal disease and the Glomerular filtration rate (GFR). An early marker of renal disease is thought to be a microalbumin: creatinine ratio of 30-300 mg/g (30-300 mg/g creatinine).

Note: Although microalbuminuria may not always indicate renal disease, you should still see a doctor to be checked for any more serious illnesses.

3. Find the source of your high blood pressure

Urine tests for catecholamine can be used to detect hypertension caused by overproduction of hormones or their metabolites, such as normetanephrine and metanephrine. This is observed in diseases such as Pheochromocytoma, in which an adrenal gland tumor causes an overabundance of adrenaline and/or nor adrenaline to be produced, which raises the blood pressure.

4. Screening and Diagnosing for Cancer Tests

One of the most popular and least expensive ways to screen for cancer is a urine test. Early detection of cancer in the body is possible with it. The bladder, Ureter, and kidney cancers can all be identified with the use of a urine test. Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and occasionally even cancer are among the conditions for which blood in the urine is a reliable indicator.

5. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)

Trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted infections can be detected by a simple urine test.

Indeed, numerous disorders can be identified by a basic urine test, Complete Blood Count (CBC) which includes the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and a urinalysis that may include a urine culture, is usually ordered by your primary care physician if you are seeing them in person.

How does one prepare for Urine test?

Required documents for Urine Test

Doctor prescription.
Valid Identity proof

1. Before the test

You are allowed to eat and drink prior to the test if it is just the Urinalysis Test. You may need to fast before the test if you have any other exams.

You may be asked to avoid taking the following medications for 24 hours before collecting the specimen:

Corticosteroids
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Certain antibiotics, such as gentamycin and tobramycin
Water pills (diuretics)
Antacids
Blood Pressure medication
Medicine for Diabetes e.g. Insulin

Note: Please consult with your healthcare professional before discontinuing or changing any medications you are taking.

2. During the Test

Procedure for 24 Hour Urine test

Here's how the collection procedure works:

On the first day, urinate into a toilet as soon as you get out of bed. Eliminate the first sample.
Pour the next 24 hours' urine into a separate container.
On the second day, urinate into the designated container as soon as you get out of bed.
Then, return the container to the lab as quickly as possible.

At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center, you also the option of getting this sample picked at the comfort of your home.

3. After the test

After a 24-hour urine collection, no particular type of care is required. Depending on your situation, your healthcare professional might give you any extra advice after the therapy.

Procedure for Urinalysis

When doing a urinalysis, a clean urine sample is drawn into a specimen cup and examined under a microscope, dipstick test, and a visual examination.

Urinalysis measures the amount of bacteria, cells, and other substances that are present.

For Culture and Sensitivity

It would check for the growth of mould or bacterial culture in your given sample. Assessment of the growth of these microorganisms will give you appropriate results

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Why should you pick the Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre for the Urine Tests?

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centers have a long history of providing outstanding care and attention to its patients. Countless years' worth of contented patients!

It has developed into a reputable and well-established diagnostic institution since 2001.

Their NABH and NABL Accreditations attest to their expertise.

The greatest level of patient care and service is attested to the NABH accreditation. The competence of laboratories and equipment is reflected in NABL accreditation, which is based on national criteria.

The test report is also accessible digitally.

With all services provided under one roof, Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a one-stop shop for all test needs.

GDIC's mission is to offer the best technology available worldwide at the most affordable price, together with a free home sample collection service.

Scan charges are competitively priced. Additionally, Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center offers numerous tests at FLAT 50% OFF.

In addition, we offer free home sample collection, free ambulance service, and free doctor consultations.

The following are a few of the tests that Ganesh Diagnostic offers:

Cost of Urine Tests in Delhi

The Urine Test Price varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.

It will also vary based upon the fact that your test is either Urine routine or Urinalysis or Urine Culture.

We are based in Delhi NCR Region, and our branches are in the following regions:

Yamuna Vihar, Mangol Puri, Budh Vihar, Model Town, Hari nagar, Nagloi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What kinds of parameters can a urine test find?

Renal illness that is persistent
Harm to bile duct or liver
Stones in the kidneys or bladder
Prediabetes or Diabetes
Kidney or bladder cancer
Urinary Tract Infection
Yeast or bacterial infections
Diseases spread by sex (STIs)

Does urine protein disappear?

In the majority of the time, the transient proteinuria is said to resolve on its own itself. The high amount of protein in urine is known as proteinuria. A higher frequency of the urination and also frothy or bubbly urine are signs of proteinuria.

What causes ketone to appear in urine?

Your body normally uses the sugar as fuel. However, in an event that the body cannot burn enough sugar for energy, it would burn fat and produce the chemicals known as ketones in its place. Your urine and the blood would contain the ketones.

What restrictions apply to urine testing?

Large number of the dipstick results is not considered to be entirely accurate, and occasionally they would give you falsely positive results.

The test depends generally on the patient correctly providing a sample, and if this would be done incorrectly, the results could be off and different.