Medical Lab Tests for Urinary System and Male Reproductive Diseases and Disorders

blood urea nitrogen BUN

urea is a waste product in the blood that is filtered out by the kidneys

if kidney function is abnormal, blood level of urea will be increased

creatinine and creatinine clearance

creatinine is a waste product from normal muscle breakdown

creatinine is filtered out of blood by kidneys

blood creatinine level indicates kidney function

creatinine clearance rate shows how kidneys filter creatinine from blood

hormone testing

blood tests to measure levels of testosterone and other hormones

prostate-specific antigen PSA

blood test is used as a screening tool for prostate cancer

semen analysis

measures number of sperm present

provides information on any abnormalities in motility and morphology of sperm

urinalysis UA

urine sample is collected in a special container

urine is analyzed in lab for abnormal levels of substances

some substances found are blood, ketones, bilirubin, glucose, protein, nitrites

CLIA-waived test

specific CLIA-waived tests are also available including

glucose and ketones for urinalysis

urine culture

a urine sample is collected in a special container

urine is analyzed in lab for bacterial growth over a period of days (1-3)

specific bacteria growth in sample will be listed on urine culture report

urine culture and sensitivity C&S

urine culture is done as discussed above

sensitivity results indicate if pathogen is susceptible or resistant to specific antibiotics