Normal Urine Analysis

If you visit a doctor's office or a hospital with certain symptoms or are there for a routine checkup, you will often be given a urine test. The test is very normal and is administered easily without pain.

Importance

• Urinalysis is important because it is a quick and easy way to screen for diseases. It can help determine if you are ill. It can also determine if you are at risk for a disease such as diabetes, and consequently help to prevent it.

Basics

• Urine analysis, or urinalysis, is several tests of your urine which are useful in determining your health. Typically you are asked to visit the onsite bathroom to produce a sample, but some doctors or clinics may allow samples to be brought from home.

Preparation

• Before you take a urine test, it is important to stop taking some medications such as Chloroquine, iron supplements and Levodopa, according to Medline Plus. These may affect your test results. Ask your doctor about medicines you should avoid.

What's tested

• During normal urinalysis the color and obvious appearance of your urine, as well as what is looks like under a microscope, are evaluated. Its chemical make-up is also analyzed.

Normal Results

• The color of your urine may vary based on your diet, but as long as it ranges from near colorless to some variation of yellow, it is fine. According to Medline Plus, the lack of hemoglobin, nitrites, red blood cells and white blood cells is normal.