Urinary Health: Tests & Diagnosis
Abdominal Ultrasound
01/05/09, HealthwiseAn abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Sometimes a specialized ultrasound is ordered for a detailed evaluation of a specific organ, such as a ki
Potassium (K) in Urine
09/18/08, HealthwiseA test for potassium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much potassium is in the urine. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It helps keep the water (the amount of fluid inside and outs
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body
07/19/07, HealthwiseA computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body.
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Total Serum Protein
01/02/08, HealthwiseA total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin.
Chloride (Cl)
04/17/08, HealthwiseA chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside of your cells in balance. It also helps maintain
UTI Getting a Diagnosis
01/01/03, PDR.netMost UTIs can be treated by your gynecologist or family physician. If the diagnosis is difficult or the treatment fails, your doctor will refer you to a urologist.
Uric Acid in Blood
10/31/07, HealthwiseThe blood uric acid test measures the amount of uric acid in a blood sample. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat.
Bladder cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
09/07/07, HealthwiseScreening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormaltissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.
Uric Acid in Urine
10/31/07, HealthwiseThe uric acid urine test measures the amount of uric acid in a sample of urine collected over 24 hours. Uric acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat.
Chronic Kidney Disease - Exams and Tests
11/13/07, HealthwisePeople who have chronic kidney disease may not have symptoms of the disease until kidney function has decreased to a very low level. Tests are vital to help determine:
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