General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
The presence of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the urine indicates an infection in the urinary tract (cystitis). The presence of erythrocytes (blood) can indicate an infection, kidney stones, passing sand, or prostate problems.
There is no sugar in the urine of a healthy person because the kidneys reabsorb glucose. If the blood sugar rises above a certain threshold (usually 180 mg/dL), it leaks into the urine. The presence of sugar in the urine is a harbinger of "Diabetes."
For the best result, the first urine of the morning is preferred. After cleaning the genital area with water in the toilet, the first few drops of urine are passed outside, and the "midstream" portion of the urine is collected in the plastic container provided by the hospital. This method prevents bacterial contamination.
No. A complete urinalysis checks the chemical composition of the urine and the cells within it (blood, leukocytes, protein) in minutes. A urine culture, on the other hand, is a different test that finds the exact name of the microbe and to which antibiotic it is sensitive by multiplying the bacteria in the urine in a laboratory over several days.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
