Some people are more likely to have protein in their urine. If your doctor does a routine dipstick protein urine test, you might need to do a 24-hour urine protein test. What Is a 24-Hour Urine ...

At-home drug tests are urine or saliva tests that can identify if illegal or prescriptions drugs are present in your body. These tests are an alternative to going in person to a laboratory or other ...

Lab tests that measure urine concentration and hormonal levels can help diagnose diabetes insipidus, a condition that causes excessive urination. Share on Pinterest Jovana Milanko/Stocksy United ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Preeclampsia tests include blood pressure readings, urine tests to look for protein, and other lab tests to check for changes in the blood or liver. Doctors may also perform a physical exam. Health ...

Experts think certain non-routine tests are worth asking your doctor about, since the results could point to health-saving ...

Withings' U-Scan is a new at-home urine-testing device. It will be available in Europe in Q2, with plans to launch in the US if it receives FDA approval. A thermal sensor detects urine after you pee ...

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive kidney disease. Progression rate depends on urine protein levels, kidney function, and blood pressure control. The disease usually progresses slowly over the ...

The tests often are positive in people without symptoms, particularly older patients. The result: overtreatment with antibiotics. By Paula Span It’s such a common routine in a doctor’s office or ...