Urine tests in the emergency department to rule out urinary tract infection (UTI) are often unnecessary, keep patients there longer than needed, and prompt too many antibiotic prescriptions, new ...

‌A urine concentration test provides the specific gravity of your urine. This measures your kidneys’ ability to balance water content and excrete waste. It is important in diagnosing some health ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

A urine cytology test looks at the cells in your urine under a microscope. It can help your doctor diagnose some forms of urinary tract cancer. You may need one if you've had blood in your urine.

Concussion can be hard to diagnose and track. It doesn't show up on routine brain scans, and there is no definitive diagnostic test. New research could lead to urine 'biomarkers' that could be used to ...