At Argyle Urgent Care we provide important urinalysis diagnostic testing. Urinalysis, or urine screening tests, are an important part of patient care and play a large role in the proper diagnosis of a number of health conditions. Our skilled, board-certified medical team and our state-of-the-art onsite laboratory set our diagnostic skills apart from other urgent care facilities and assist us in providing comprehensive treatment.

URINALYSIS TESTS

Our laboratory will be assessing the following items during a urine analysis:

• Red or white blood cells
• Our technicians will do a microscopic analysis of your urine sample to check for the presence of blood cells. If they are found, this could indicate a number of abnormalities.
• pH balance
• If your urine is more acidic or alkaline than is typical, it can imply a variety of conditions and should be monitored.
• Protein levels
• If protein is present in the urine, it can point to pregnancy or a serious medical issue.
• Glucose
• The presence of glucose in the urine could be a sign of diabetes or other serious problems with the blood sugar.
• Nitrites
• If our technicians find nitrites or the products of bacteria as it breaks down in the urine, this could be a sign of a urinary tract infection.
• Microscopic analysis
• Our team will use microscopic analysis to check for a range of components that could signify an abnormal condition or illness, including crystals, yeast cells, specific gravity, bacteria, casts, parasites, or squamous cells.
• Color
• Abnormalities in the color of the urine can point to issues with medications, fluid balance, or diet. It can also indicate certain diseases.
• Odor
• If the odor of the urine is particularly strong or unpleasant, our team may want to conduct further tests to find the cause.
• Appearance
• In particular, cloudiness can signify that bacteria, sperm, mucus, blood, or crystals are present, all of which could point to different conditions that may need to be tested further.