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Urinalysis

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Urinalysis Overview

Urinalysis (UA) simply means analysis of urine. This is a very commonly ordered test that is performed in many clinical settings such as hospitals, clinics, emergency departments, and outpatient laboratories. Urinalysis is a simple test, which can provide important clinical information, it has a quick turn-around time, and it is also cost effective.

Urinalysis Used in Diagnosis and Screening

Urinalysis is very a useful test in the diagnosis of and screening for many diseases and conditions.

Results of a urinalysis may be helpful in:

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