These are the most common urine tests.
Routine Urinalysis
Includes; color, appearance, specific gravity, PH, glucose, bilirubin, ketones, occult blood, protein, nitrite, leukocyte esteraseUrinalysis Complete (Microscopic)
Includes; color, appearance, specific gravity, PH, glucose, bilirubin, ketones, occult blood, protein, nitrite, leukocyte esterase, WBC, RBC, squamous epithelial cells, bacteria, amorphous sediment, hyaline castUrine Culture & Sensitivity (positive or negative for bacteria)
Will detect which bacteria and advise which antibiotic to use.Microalbumin/Creatinine Ratio Urine
Includes; Creatinine random, microalbumin, microalbumin/creatinine ratio
The American Diabetes Association defines abnormalities / recommendationsProtein Total, random urine with creatinine
Proteinuria is a condition characterized by the presence of greater than normal amounts of protein in the urine. Proteinuria is characteristic of renal disease and concentrations may be increased with diabetes, hypertension, nephritic syndrome (kidney disease involving inflammation), and drug nephrotoxicity (toxicity in the kidneys due to certain medications).
However, some diseases and conditions allow proteins to pass through the filters of your kidneys, causing protein in urine. Conditions that can cause a temporary rise in the levels of protein in urine, but don’t necessarily indicate kidney damage, includes dehydration, and emotional stress.