urinalysis
noun
uri·nal·y·sis
ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-səs 
ˌyu̇r-
plural urinalyses
ˌyər-ə-ˈna-lə-ˌsēz
ˌyu̇r-
: chemical analysis of urine
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This may involve a physical exam, urinalysis, and imaging studies like an abdominal ultrasound, X-ray, or computed tomography (CT) scan.17
Differential Diagnosis
There are many conditions commonly explored in the differential diagnosis of kidney stones, some of which are far more serious.
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Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Nothing notable showed up in a urinalysis, but Irons noticed something odd about Noel’s red blood cells under a microscope.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Hormone levels are checked through blood draws or urinalysis (urine tests).5
Since hormone levels change throughout the day, your tests may need to be scheduled at specific times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
Kirkpatrick took breathalyzer and urinalysis tests.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2024
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Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Nothing notable showed up in a urinalysis, but Irons noticed something odd about Noel’s red blood cells under a microscope.
—Maryn McKenna, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Hormone levels are checked through blood draws or urinalysis (urine tests).5
Since hormone levels change throughout the day, your tests may need to be scheduled at specific times.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 12 Sep. 2024
Kirkpatrick took breathalyzer and urinalysis tests.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Urinalysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinalysis. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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urinalysis
noun
uri·nal·y·sis
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs
plural urinalyses
-ə-ˌsēz
: the analysis of urine
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urinalysis
noun
uri·nal·y·sis
ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnal-ə-səs
plural urinalyses
-ˌsēz
: chemical analysis of urine
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