Urinalysis, complete
Urine
Performed by: 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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Biomarkers included in this panel:
Urinary casts are tiny tube-shaped particles that can be found when urine is examined under the microscope during a test called urinalysis. Hyaline casts can be present in low numbers (0-1/LPF) in concentrated urine of otherwise normal patients and a
Learn moreUrine 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
Learn more>10 x 106/L squamous epithelial cells indicate skin/mucosal contamination of the sample. What are epithelial cells? Epithelial cells are the cells on the body's surface, such as the skin, urinary tract, blood vessels, and organs. They ac
Learn moreUrine 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 (py
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