Urinalysis and Blood test
Following your first or subsequent visit to the urologist, you may be asked for a blood or urine test, below are a few common tests prescribed by your urologist.
The common type of Blood test
Some of the more common blood tests that are ordered by your urologist include:
- Full blood count (FBC): This test measures the levels of haemoglobin and the different cells in the blood. FBC helps diagnose various forms of anaemia and viral infections such as glandular fever.
- Urea electrolytes and creatinine (UEC): Urea and creatinine are waste products passed out through urine. High levels of these two in the blood indicate that the kidney is not functioning normally. Sodium, potassium, and chloride are dissolved salts called electrolytes. A change in the levels of these in blood also indicates kidney problems.
- Liver enzyme tests: These tests help determine the functioning of the liver and can identify damage and inflammation of the liver.
- Cholesterol and triglyceride test: These tests measure the levels of good and bad cholesterol in the blood, including total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein(HDL).
- Blood tests may also be performed to measure the levels of different hormones such as luteinizing (LH) hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and thyroid-stimulating hormone.
The analysis of urine is called a urinalysis. The sample of urine may be evaluated for colour, clarity, odour, pH and the levels of different components such as proteins and glucose. Urinalysis helps detect infection or diseases of the urinary tract, and outcome of treatment.
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