March 15, 2010 — Routine dipstick urinalysis screening for chronic kidney disease (CKD) has little clinical value and is not cost-effective, according to the results of a study analyzing data on ...

The observation of urine has been used for centuries to diagnose and follow many disease states. It continues to be an important test in modern medicine. Various diseases such as pelvic and bladder ...

Protein in the urine, also referred to as proteinuria, is a condition that is often detected during a routine urine test.

Albumin is a protein your body uses for tissue growth and repair. But if your kidneys aren’t working quite right, albumin starts to leak into your urine. When you find out about a health issue early ...

A urine sodium test checks the amount of sodium in a sample of your pee to see whether it’s at a normal level. Having too much or too little sodium can mean there’s an issue with your kidneys or ...