Urine Analysis Test

$49

A urine analysis can pinpoint a variety of conditions including kidney disease or diabetes.

Produced as a waste product by the kidneys, your urine can tell you a lot about the state of your health. Many disorders may be detected in their early stages by identifying substances that are generally not present in the urine or by measuring abnormal levels of certain substances including glucose, protein, bilirubin and bacteria.

A routine urine analysis can aid in the detection of a variety of health conditions including urinary tract infections (UTI), kidney diseases and diabetes.

Note: This is not a drug test or pregnancy test. While pregnancy tests and drug screenings often include urine samples, those tests look for substances that are not included in this routine urinalysis.

Urine Analysis Test

$49

Sample Type: Urine

Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location

Age: 18+

Results: 1 day from when your sample arrives at our lab

HSA/FSA: Accepted

Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: No special preparation is needed.

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Monitoring your overall health?

A routine urine analysis is often ordered by a healthcare provider to monitor your general health and, in conjunction with other tests and a clinical examination, to help screen for a variety of conditions including urinary tract infection, kidney disease and diabetes.¹

Concerned about your kidneys?

A urine analysis can be an excellent tool to determine if any symptoms you may be having (such as back pain and urinary difficulties) could be a result of an abnormality, which you could discuss with your healthcare provider in the pursuit of diagnosis and treatment.¹

Curious about the clues your urine can provide?

Characteristics of your urine can provide insight into a variety of health conditions.

Characteristics of your urine can provide insight into a variety of health conditions.

For example, urinary pH can be influenced by diet and can be a factor in the formation of kidney stones. Urine specific gravity informs you about your hydration status. Urobilinogen can be a sign of problems developing within the gall bladder or liver.²

1. Mayo Clinic. Urinalysis. Updated October 14, 2021. Accessed July 10, 2023. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/urinalysis/about/pac-20384907#

2. Hitzeman N MD, Greer D MD, MPH, Carpio E MD. Office-Based Urinalysis: A Comprehensive Review. Am Fam Physician. 2022 Jul;106(1):27-35B.

3. Cleveland Clinic. Urinalysis. Last reviewed November 9, 2021. Accessed July 10, 2023. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17893-urinalysis#results-and-followre-up.

What's Tested

Nitrite (Urine)

Detects if nitrites, byproducts of nitrogen waste, are present in the urine. Nitrites in the urine are often the result of certain bacteria that when growing in the bladder, ureters, or kidneys can be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other causes. 
Occult Blood

Detects hemoglobin which usually indicates the presence of microscopic blood in the urine, also known as hematuria.
Ketones

Measures the level of ketones; compounds made by the liver in response to your body burning fat for energy instead of glucose. 
Protein (Urine)

Measures the level of a protein called albumin in urine. 
pH

Measures the acidity or alkalinity of urine. 
Specific Gravity

A measure of urine concentration, determined by comparing the density of urine to the density of water, and used to help evaluate hydration status and other urinalysis results.  
Urobilinogen

Measures the level of urobilinogen, a byproduct of bilirubin that is eventually eliminated through the stool and urine. 
Urine Appearance

A visual examination of the urine’s physical appearance, which includes assessing color, clarity, or cloudiness. 
Urine Color

The visual examination and classification of the urine’s color. 
WBC (white blood cell) Esterase

Measures the levels of leukocyte esterase, an enzyme found in most white blood cells, which indicates the presence of white blood cells in urine. 
Red Blood Count

Measures the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Red blood count testing is not performed if protein, WBC esterase, occult blood, and nitrites are all negative.
White Blood Count

Detects the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the body, cells that fight off infections and foreign agents that may infect the body. White blood count testing is not performed if protein, WBC esterase, occult blood, and nitrites are all negative.
Epithelial Cells (Non Renal)

A measure of the number of epithelial cells in urine; a type of cell found on your skin, urinary tract, and organs. Epithelial cells (non renal) testing is not performed if protein, WBC esterase, occult blood, and nitrites are all negative.
Epithelial Cells (Renal)

A measure of the number of epithelial cells in urine; a type of cell found on your skin, urinary tract, and organs. Epithelial cells (renal) testing is not performed if protein, WBC esterase, occult blood, and nitrites are all negative.

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

Provide Your Sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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FAQ

Some providers order a urinalysis as part of a routine medical exam to screen for early signs of disease, including chronic kidney disease. Repeat urinalysis tests are determined by your provider based on need.¹
A urinalysis helps detect a wide range of complications and diseases, like urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, and others. Your provider may order a urine analysis at annual physicals and routine health checkups. Routine urine analysis tests can provide clues about your health and can help monitor certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or chronic kidney disease.¹
Urinalysis test results are interpreted based on the results of the different components of the test and other factors, including your medical history and symptoms.

Abnormal results should be discussed with a provider and may be followed by further testing or a medical exam. It is important to talk with your healthcare provider to understand the details of your urinalysis test results and what they mean for your health.

Typically, urinalysis tests are rarely—if ever—used to diagnose conditions. Providers use the urinalysis results to gain insight into what may be going on in your body and if it requires further testing.³The Labcorp OnDemand Urine Analysis Test helps you and your provider know if further testing may be appropriate.
Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.
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