In this article we’ll get to know about the importance of urine routine test and its price, procedure and preparation.
Urine routine test is a set of tests for urine which helps to diagnose UTI, kidney disease, diabetes or other health conditions. This test is used as a part of routine test
This test mainly examines the urine appearance, content and concentration to determine the presence of any medical conditions
Urine is a waste formed by the body after the kidney filters the chemical substances and waste material from the blood. urine contains water, salts, electrolytes and some other chemical substance. the colour or concentration of urine indicates the abnormal health
This test examines the various parameters in a urine such as colour, ph, specific gravity, ,pus cells, bacteria , bilirubin etc
Also known as: Urinalysis, Routine Urine Analysis, Urine Complete Analysis, Complete Urine Examination, Urine Routine Microscopy test.
Purpose of this test
- This tests helps detect the kidney injury, urinary tract infections early
- This test helps in detecting the sugar level in the urine which indicates diabetes
- The abnormal specific gravity of the urine suggest underlying condition
- Regular monitoring is essential to identify the disease early
- This test also evaluates the presence of RBCs in urine which can further guides in determining the underlying conditions such as chronic kidney disease
What does the urine routine reports indicate
- Physical properties: it involves the assessment of your urine colour. Dark urine may indicate certain health conditions. Normal urine is usually clear. Cloudiness may indicate the presence of cells, bacteria, or other substances.
- Chemical Properties:
- pH Level- tells whether the urine is acidic or alkaline
- Specific Gravity- It indicates the kidney's ability to concentrate or dilute urine.
- Protein- presence of protein in the urine indicates an injury to the kidney
- Sugar- presence of sugar in the urine, indicates diabetes or other metabolic disorders.
- Ketones- The presence of ketones indicates a diabetic ketoacidosis or other metabolic imbalances in a body
- Microscopic Examination:
- Red Blood Cells
- White Blood Cells
- Epithelial Cells
- Casts
- Crystals
- Dehydration
And many other various parameters are studied under this test therefore getting this test regularly is very crucial as it can help in assessing your overall health.
Symptoms that call for urine routine test
The abnormality in the urine indicates the underlying medical condition. Few symptoms which shows that you may need a urine culture test
- Frequent urination
- Burning sensation
- Abdominal pain
- Weight loss
- Swelling
- Foamy urine
- Itching
- Blood in urine
- Difficulty in passing the urine
Preparation for the urine routine test
- This test required no fasting
- Tell your doctor about your medical condition and if you are taking any medications
- Drink enough water but no too much water as it can affect the results
Procedure for the urine routine test
The procedure for this test is very simple your health care provider will give you a sterile container you just have to collect your mid stream pee in a container after this the sample is then sent to lab for your urine examination
Cost of urine test in delhi
The average cost of a urine test is Rs 100-500. Ganesh diagnostic centre provides a urine test at 50% discount.
Other urine related test package which you can book at ganesh diagnostic at an discounted prices
- Urine culture and sensitivity test
- Calcium spot urine test
- Full body health checkup
- Advanced full body health checkup
Conclusion
Urine test is an important test to assess the overall health of the person. The procedure of this test is also very simple. This test gives insights on various health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease,metabolic disturbance and urinary system related disorders. Ganesh diagnostic recommends you to take urine routine tests regularly and take charge of your own. Book your urine routine test today
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of abnormal urine
Burning sensation,frequent urination,blood in a urine,foamy urine are few symptoms of abnormal urine.
Is fasting required for this test
No , fasting is not required for urine culture test
Is home sample collection is available for urine routine test
Yes, home sample collection is available for urine routine test at ganesh diagnostic centre
When will is get my test results
You can get your test results within 24hrs of sample collection
Can i get this test done at home
Free home sample collection is available according to your needs only at ganesh diagnostic centre.
