URINALYSIS
It is usually performed to check for signs of common conditions or diseases. These include -Kidney disease -Liver disease -Diabetes It might also be done just before surgery or as a part of pregnancy follow-up. What do we look for in UA? A visual exam, which checks the color and clarity. If your pee has blood in it, it might be red or dark brown. Foam can be a sign of kidney disease, while cloudy urine may mean you have an infection. Microscopically RBCs, WBCs, Bacteria or Casts might be visible. Lastly the dipstick test is performed which checks for any abnormality in pH, protein, glucose, nitrites among other things. The test can show warning signs but can’t tell your doctor for sure that anything is wrong with you. The results may be a clue that you need more tests and follow-up.
