URINALYSIS, COMPLETE (Quest Diagnostics)
Dipstick urinalysis is important in accessing the chemical constituents in the urine and the relationship to various disease states. Microscopic examination helps to detect the presence of cells and other formed elements.
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Optimal range: 0 - 0 %BACTERIA
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %BILIRUBIN
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %COLOR
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %
The color of your urine changes with your hydration level but may also change due to pigments in your food or while taking medication. Certain color changes may signal a health condition that needs medical attention.
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Optimal range: 0 - 0 %HYALINE CAST
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %KETONES
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %LEUKOCYTE ESTERASE
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %NITRITE
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %OCCULT BLOOD
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %PH
Optimal range: 5 - 8 pHPROTEIN
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %
Urine protein tests detect and/or measure protein being released into the urine. If the kidneys are damaged or compromised due to other conditions, they become less effective at filtering, causing detectable amounts of protein to spill over into the urine.
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Optimal range: 0 - 0 %SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Optimal range: 1.001 - 1.035 specific gravitySQUAMOUS EPITHELIAL CELLS
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %WBC
Optimal range: 0 - 0 %
Urine is a generally thought of as a sterile body fluid, therefore, evidence of white blood cells or bacteria in the urine is considered abnormal and may suggest a urinary tract infection such as, bladder infection (cystitis), infection of kidney (pyelonephritis).
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