Urinalysis & Abnormal Urine Findings

Urinalysis

Laboratory examination of urine to evaluate its physical and chemical properties and microscopic contents

Hematuria

Presence of blood in the urine

Pyuria

Presence of pus or increased white blood cells in the urine

Bacteriuria

Presence of bacteria in the urine

Glycosuria

Presence of glucose or sugar in the urine

Proteinuria

Abnormal amounts of protein in the urine that may indicate kidney damage

Ketonuria

Presence of ketones in urine when the body breaks down fat for energy

Cloudy urine

Urine that appears cloudy instead of clear and may indicate infection or other substances

Urine specific gravity

Measurement of urine concentration that increases with dehydration and decreases with excess water intake

Protein in urine

Abnormal urinalysis finding that can suggest damage to the kidneys' filtering structures

Ammonia

Nitrogen-containing waste substance that the body can excrete in urine