What is a Complete Urine Analysis?

Complete urinalysis or urine analysis are tests performed to detect normal or abnormal metabolites, bacteria or cellular elements in urine as a result of various chemical and microscopic examinations.
Complete urinalysis is not used to monitor the diagnosis and treatment of kidney, urinary system diseases and some systemic diseases. It is also a determining factor among routine check-up tests and pregnancy follow-up. Generally, this test is used to detect urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney and liver problems, and diabetes.
Our kidneys filter harmful substances and excrete them through urine. In a healthy body, the color of urine is usually pale yellow. With a full urinalysis, the density of substances excreted in the body is checked. In addition, living cells such as leukocytes, erythrocytes, epithelium and bacteria in the urine sediment and substances that may indicate urinary tract stones are searched.
A complete urinalysis gives your doctor important information about kidney and urinary system diseases and the level of the disease. In addition, since it allows the detection of protein, blood, protein and leukocyte esterase in urine, it can provide enlightening information about your possible disease.

How Should a Complete Urinalysis Be Given?

There is no need to be fasting before a urine sample is given. The urine sample should be in the form of the patient cleaning the genital area, then expelling the first part of the urine without touching the inside of the sterile container and pouring the next amount of urine into the container. The urine container is then carefully closed and delivered to the laboratory for evaluation.

What is the Difference Between Urinalysis and Urine Culture?

Urine culture is performed to determine the bacteria in the urine sample. Thus, urinary tract infections and other infections can be detected. Urine cultures are not part of routine urinalysis tests. If a urinary tract infection is determined as a result of the urinalysis, the specialist physician may request a urine culture. Urine culture is a test that must be performed to identify the bacteria causing the infection.

In Which Situations Is a Full Urine Analysis Required?
 

- Routine examination,
- Abdominal, side pain,
- Frequent urination, painful urination,
- Blood in the urine,
- Urinary tract infections,
- Pregnancy checks,
- Admission to hospital,
- For routine tests before surgery