A urinalysis is a common test used to analyze the content and chemical makeup of your urine. A urinalysis may be used at a healthcare provider's office if kidney disease, a urinary tract infection, or ...

A recent study has demonstrated the benefits of at-home testing for prostate cancer tests due to enriched biomarker concentration in urine samples, enabling more effective screening for the disease.

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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 ...

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 ...

Trichomoniasis is an STI. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI. Getting tested for trichomoniasis is the only way to know if ...

A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...