Urinary Health: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Abdominal Ultrasound

    01/17/07, Healthwise

    An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Occasionally a specialized ultrasound is ordered for a detailed evaluation of a specific organ, such

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  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body

    07/19/07, Healthwise

    A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body.

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  • Potassium (K) in Urine

    11/17/06, Healthwise

    A 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

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  • Chloride (Cl)

    05/19/06, Healthwise

    A 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 mainta

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  • Total Serum Protein

    01/18/06, Healthwise

    A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. Two major groups of proteins in the blood are albumin and globulin.

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  • Uric Acid in Urine

    10/31/07, Healthwise

    The 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.

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  • Uric Acid in Blood

    10/31/07, Healthwise

    The 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.

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  • Microalbumin Urine Test

    03/01/07, Healthwise

    A microalbumin test checks urine for the presence of a protein called albumin. Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working properly, albumin is not present in the urin

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  • Urine Test

    11/17/06, Healthwise

    A urine test checks different components of urine, a waste product made by the kidneys. A regular urine test may be done to help find the cause of symptoms. The test can give information about your health and problems you may hav

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  • Kidney Stone Analysis

    10/25/06, Healthwise

    Kidney stone analysis is a test done on a kidney stone to see what chemicals are in it. The test is done on a kidney stone that has been passed in the urine or removed from the urinary tract during surgery. Chemical analysis of a

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