Urine tests

Urine tests

Urine tests (pronunciation: /ˈjʊərɪn tɛsts/) are a variety of tests performed on urine to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine.

Etymology

The term "urine" comes from the Latin urina, which itself comes from the variant of the Proto-Indo-European root *h1rewg- (to rain, to flow). The term "test" comes from the Old French test, derived from Latin testum (the lid of an earthen vessel, an earthen vessel, an earthen pot).

Types of Urine Tests

There are several types of urine tests, including:

• Urinalysis: This is a routine test that assesses various components of the urine. It is often part of a routine check-up.
• Urine culture: This test is used to diagnose a urinary tract infection.
• 24-hour urine collection: This test is used to measure what's in your urine over a 24-hour period.
• Pregnancy test: This test measures the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine.

Related Terms

• Urine: The liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many animals.
• Urinary system: The organs of the body that produce and discharge urine.
• Urinary tract infection: An infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
• Kidney: Each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, excreting urine.
• Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine.

See Also

• Blood tests
• Stool tests
• Medical laboratory

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