URINALYSIS

 

Who should have a Urinalysis?

Everyone should have a urinalysis as a child, and then every six months as an adult. Those with an increased risk for kidney disease must be tested for protein in their urine, which is one of the components of a urinalysis.

Persistent protein in the urine (two positive protein tests over several weeks) is one of the earliest signs of CKD. You may increase your risk of contracting kidney disease if you:-

• Have diabetes
• Have high blood pressure
• Have a family history of kidney disease, diabetes or high blood pressure
• Are obese
• Are over 50 years old
• Have kidney stone

If any of the above risk factors apply to you, have your doctor carry out urinalysis.

 

How long does it take to get my results?

Urinalysis is a simple and cheap test. Urinalysis can be done in your doctor's clinic. The test takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete the results can be discussed with your doctor right away. A laboratory can also conduct urinalysis.