A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

I have had a UTI several times and know the symptoms. This last time, when I went to urgent care, they said they needed a urine culture before they could treat me. It was another day of being ...

We often focus on blood work for diagnostics, but urine tests hold great power mdash; sometimes uncovering things that blood alone cannot .

If you've ever had to provide a sample for a urinalysis or other kind of "pee test," sometimes that up-close-and-personal ...

Some adults who take prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are required to have their urine tested for drugs several times a year ...

Doctors often use urine tests to make sure patients taking medication for opioid addiction are sticking with treatment. A new study suggests they may be missing some cheaters. Nearly 8% of these ...

At-home urine test kits are now common in Estonian pharmacies and supermarkets, but doctors warn they're often unreliable and no replacement for a lab test or doctor's visit. The COVID-19 pandemic ...

Your doctor will ask you to take along a mid-stream urine sample to each visit. In this, as in all things, practice makes perfect. By the end of your pregnancy, you will have mastered the art of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male in relatively good health. I only take losartan for my blood pressure. Over the past year, my urine has gotten quite foamy. The internet suggests that this ...