Routine Urinalysis

Urine Test for Kidney, Bladder, UTI & General Health Screening

The Routine Urinalysis is a simple urine test that checks the physical and chemical properties of your urine. It may help screen for signs of urinary tract infection, kidney concerns, hydration status, blood in the urine, glucose in the urine, protein in the urine, and other general health markers.

This test is commonly used for routine health screening, urinary symptoms, kidney and bladder health monitoring, school or employment requirements, and provider-directed testing.

✔ Simple urine sample
✔ Checks common urine health markers
✔ May include microscopic exam when certain results are positive
✔ Doctor's order included
✔ No insurance required

⏱ Typical turnaround: results are usually emailed in 1–3 days.

What This Test Measures

Routine Urine Screening Markers

This test evaluates common urine markers that may provide information about hydration, kidney function, urinary tract health, metabolic changes, and possible infection or inflammation.

• Test name: Routine Urinalysis
• Sample type: Urine
• Collection type: Urine sample, often clean-catch or midstream when possible
• Fasting: Usually not required
• Estimated result time: Typically fast, but timing may vary by lab and location

Urinalysis Components

Physical Appearance

• Color - May reflect hydration, foods, medications, blood, or other urine changes.
• Appearance - Cloudy or turbid urine may be related to cells, bacteria, mucus, crystals, or contamination.
• Specific Gravity - Measures urine concentration and may help reflect hydration status.

Chemical Markers

• pH - Measures urine acidity or alkalinity.
• Protein - Protein in urine may be associated with kidney or urinary tract concerns.
• Glucose - Glucose in urine may be related to elevated blood sugar or diabetes-related changes.
• Ketones - Ketones may appear with fasting, low-carbohydrate diets, vomiting, or certain metabolic conditions.
• Occult Blood - Detects blood that may not be visible to the eye.
• Leukocyte Esterase - May suggest white blood cells in the urine, which can be seen with infection or inflammation.
• Nitrite - May suggest the presence of certain bacteria associated with urinary tract infection.
• Bilirubin - May be associated with liver or bile-related issues.
• Urobilinogen - May provide information related to bilirubin metabolism and liver function.

Microscopic Examination When Indicated

A microscopic examination may be performed when certain screening results are positive or abnormal, such as leukocyte esterase, protein, occult blood, or nitrite.

When performed, microscopic review may include:

• White Blood Cells, WBC - May suggest inflammation or infection.
• Red Blood Cells, RBC - May be seen with bleeding, irritation, kidney stones, infection, or other urinary tract concerns.
• Epithelial Cells - May reflect urinary tract lining cells or possible sample contamination.
• Bacteria - May suggest infection or contamination depending on collection quality.
• Crystals - May be related to urine concentration, pH, diet, or stone risk.
• Casts - May provide information related to kidney tubule findings.
• Mucus or Yeast - May be reported depending on the lab and microscopic findings.

Why Order a Routine Urinalysis?

• Urinary tract symptoms - May help screen for signs associated with UTI, irritation, or inflammation.
• Kidney health screening - Protein, blood, casts, or other findings may support further kidney evaluation.
• General wellness screening - Often used as part of routine health checks.
• Diabetes or metabolic screening - Glucose and ketones may provide useful information.
• School, work, or program requirements - Some forms or programs request a routine urinalysis.
• Provider-directed testing - Useful when a healthcare provider requests a urine screening test.

Who May Need This Test?

This test may be appropriate for:

• Individuals with burning, frequency, urgency, or other urinary symptoms
• People with back pain, abdominal pain, fever, or unexplained urinary changes
• Patients monitoring kidney, bladder, or urinary tract health
• Individuals checking for blood, protein, glucose, or ketones in urine
• People needing routine screening for school, work, or health forms
• Anyone whose provider requested a routine urinalysis

Important: This Is Not a Urine Culture

A routine urinalysis can show findings that may suggest a urinary tract infection, such as leukocyte esterase, nitrite, white blood cells, or bacteria.

However, this test does not identify the exact bacteria causing an infection and does not include antibiotic susceptibility testing. If a urine culture is needed, it must be ordered separately or as part of a different urine culture test.

Sample Collection Tips

• Follow the lab's urine collection instructions carefully.
• A clean-catch, midstream urine sample may help reduce contamination.
• Avoid touching the inside of the collection cup or lid.
• Menstrual blood, vaginal bleeding, hemorrhoids, lotions, powders, or improper collection may affect results.
• If you are unsure how to collect the sample, ask the lab staff before providing the specimen.

Important Information Before Testing

• Fasting is usually not required.
• This test uses a urine sample only and does not require a blood draw.
• This test does not diagnose a condition by itself.
• Abnormal results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.
• Some medications, supplements, hydration status, diet, and sample contamination may affect results.
• Result timing is an estimate and may vary due to lab processing, holidays, weather, repeat testing, or other delays.

How It Works

1. Order online.
2. Receive your lab order. A doctor's order is included.
3. Visit a participating lab location.
4. Provide a urine sample.
5. Receive your results. Results are typically available quickly, but timing may vary.

Why Choose This Test?

✅ Simple urine screening test
✅ Helpful for urinary, kidney, bladder, and general wellness screening
✅ May include microscopic exam when indicated
✅ Doctor's order included
✅ No insurance needed
✅ Convenient online ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a routine urinalysis check?

A routine urinalysis checks urine color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, leukocyte esterase, nitrite, bilirubin, and urobilinogen. Microscopic examination may be performed when certain results are positive or abnormal.

Can this test detect a UTI?

It may show findings that suggest a urinary tract infection, such as leukocyte esterase, nitrite, white blood cells, or bacteria. A urine culture may be needed to confirm the specific bacteria and guide antibiotic selection.

Does this test include a urine culture?

No. This routine urinalysis does not include a urine culture. If culture testing is needed, order a urine culture or urinalysis with culture if available.

Do I need to fast?

Fasting is usually not required unless your healthcare provider gives you different instructions.

Is this a blood test?

No. This test uses a urine sample only.

Can this test diagnose kidney disease?

No. A urinalysis does not diagnose kidney disease by itself. It may show findings such as protein, blood, casts, or abnormal urine concentration that should be reviewed with a healthcare provider.

Is a doctor's order included?

Yes. A doctor's order is included with this lab test.

Order Your Routine Urinalysis

Use this test when you need a simple urine screening test for urinary symptoms, kidney and bladder health, routine wellness, school or work requirements, or provider-directed testing.

Order your Routine Urinalysis today.