Diagnostic Tests

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Overview

Urinalysis, also called a routine urine test, is used to check for abnormalities in the urine. Urine is liquid waste, which is made by the kidneys and stored in the bladder until it is eliminated by the body through urination.

A number of diseases and conditions can result in abnormalities in the urine. These abnormalities often may be detected through physical, chemical, and microscopic examination.

Urinalysis may be performed as part of a regular physical examination to scre...Read the full article