Urine tests measure specific substances in your urine, such as electrolytes, proteins, and bacteria. These tests can reveal a lot about your health, particularly when gradual changes or big jumps ...

An alcohol urine test involves a lab testing a person’s urine sample for the presence of alcohol. Three types of this test exist. One measures unmetabolized alcohol, while the others measure two of ...

In a urinalysis, the presence of bacteria and elevated white blood cell levels in the urine usually indicate a UTI. Further tests may be necessary if you have a history of other urinary conditions. A ...

Home pregnancy tests are simple, discreet, and widely available. But simple does not mean straightforward. Many women take the test too early, use the wrong urine sample, or misread the result ...

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections among children who have fever without a source, the frequency of UTI among febrile young children is generally < 10%.