Urine Routine Examination
Detects urinary infection, blood, protein and sugar from a single sample.
Also known as: urine RE, urine test, urinalysis, urine DR
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Urine sample
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About this test
A routine urine examination combines a chemical dipstick with a look under the microscope. It is the standard first test for burning urination and suspected urinary infection, and it also picks up protein leaking from the kidneys, one of the earliest signs of kidney damage in diabetes.
What it measures
- Protein, glucose, ketones, blood and nitrites
- White and red cells under the microscope
- Bacteria, casts and crystals
- pH and specific gravity
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Kidney
- Fever & infection
- Diabetes
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