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 ...

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%.

An immunoassay (IA) test is a type of urine drug test (UDT) that can screen for phencyclidine, which people also call PCP or angel dust. This testing method is quick, easy to use, and cost effective.

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 ...

Researchers led by the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea, have checked the performance of a noninvasive urinary DNA methylation test for bladder cancer diagnosis. Findings indicate that ...

Nine Sonoma County court cases recently linked to potentially flawed urine test results may be among others now under review across Northern California, records from the state Department of Justice ...

July 2 (UPI) --A medical clinic in Scotland is asking local residents to stop bringing in "inappropriate or unsolicited" urine samples. The Saltoun Surgery in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, said on ...

The tech billionaire took a rapid drug test nearly two weeks after he was accused of heavy ketamine use, though urine tests only reliably detects drugs ingested within 2-10 days Kevin Dietsch/Getty ...

What Does the Color of Urine Indicate? The color of urine is closely linked to our diet, hydration levels, and overall health. While occasional dark urine may not be a cause for concern, persistent ...