Urine microscopy is an important adjunct to the urinalysis. The findings of cells, casts or crystals can aid in urinalysis interpretation and in making a more accurate diagnosis. Since the formed ...

Diagnosing a UTI involves examining a urine sample to detect the presence of bacteria or using imaging tests to diagnose other underlying causes. Usually, experiencing symptoms prompts a doctor to ...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) the causative agent of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused nearly 493 million infections with over 6.15 million reported deaths. SARS ...

Compared with other urine analysis methods, urine Gram stain has a moderate predictive value for detecting gram-negative bacteria in urine culture but does not significantly improve urinary tract ...

Patients with Prader-Willi syndrome showed early signs of microvascular disease upon screening. In a study using urinalysis screening to detect microvascular disease, 1 in 5 adults with Prader-Willi ...

At-home drug tests are urine or saliva tests that can identify if illegal or prescriptions drugs are present in your body. These tests are an alternative to going in person to a laboratory or other ...