Urine Routine (Urinalysis)
A test of your urine.
Urine Routine (Urinalysis)
A test of your urine.
Also known as
- Urinalysis
- Urine R/M
What it measures
- Colour, clarity and odour
- Acidity (pH)
- Substances not normally in urine, such as blood, too much protein, glucose, ketones and bilirubin
- Cells, crystals and casts
Why a doctor may order it
Often done to check for a urinary tract infection, kidney problems or diabetes. It may be done during a checkup, when you are admitted to hospital, before surgery, or during pregnancy, and to monitor some conditions and treatments.
What it helps evaluate
It can help a doctor look for signs of urinary, kidney and metabolic problems.
Preparation
Follow the lab's instructions for how to collect the urine sample.
Fasting
No general fasting requirement is listed. Follow the instructions given for your booking.
Important considerations
- A clean, correctly collected sample matters — follow the lab's collection instructions.
Discuss results with your doctor
Talk to a doctor about your symptoms and about what your results mean — a single result is not a diagnosis. See a doctor promptly for severe or worsening symptoms.