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Urinalysis

$29.00

What does a Urinalysis do?
This test screens for diabetes, blood in your urine and urinary tract infections. It can also detect abnormalities in kidney functions.

Follow these simple steps to order:

1.  Select a lab panel

2.  Log in, or register if you are a new customer

3.  Complete the free online medical consultation

4.  Checkout

5.  Download and print your lab requisition form which you will receive by email (within 24 hours)

6.  Proceed to any LabCorp facility (visit www.labcorp.com to locate a facility near you) with your lab requisition Form

7.  Log in to your KwikMed.com account in 3-5 days to receive your lab results

Lab Panels may also be ordered by calling 1-877-594-5633.  See our Contact Us section for Customer Service hours.

How is the test performed?

A urine sample is provided at the lab test facility.

Urinalysis
Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine. A urinalysis may be done:

If you are complaining of abdominal pain, back pain, painful or frequent urination a urinalysis may also be used to diagnose the cause.

Normal Results: Normal urine may vary in color from almost colorless to dark yellow. Some foods (like beets and blackberries) may turn the urine a red color. A urinalysis has many interpretations, doctors will look for "red flags" that could suggest abnormalities.

Abnormal Results: Usually the following are not found in urine, glucose, ketones, protein and bilirubin, hemoglobin, nitrates, red blood cells, white blood cells.  If these substances are found in urine, it coudl be an indication of a problem.

The three distinct testing phases of a Urinalysis are the following:

1. Physical examination - This test evaluates the urine's color, clarity and concentration

2. Chemical examination - This tests for 9 substances that provide valueable information about health and disease

3. Microscopic examination - This phase identifies and counts the type of cells, casts, crystals and other components (mucus, bacteria) that can be found in the urine.

Urinalysis