In a urinalysis, the presence of bacteria and elevated white blood cell levels in the urine usually indicate a UTI. Further tests may be necessary if you have a history of other urinary conditions. A ...

Urine microscopy is an important adjunct to the urinalysis. The findings of cells, casts or crystals can aid in urinalysis interpretation and in making a more accurate diagnosis. Since the formed ...

Urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites in your system long after you’ve had your last drink. When your body processes alcohol, it produces alcohol metabolites. These metabolites stick around in ...

Suchandrima Bhowmik has written over 300 articles on various health conditions, medical news, and recent breakthroughs. Her work appears in several publications, including Medical News Today, ...

Expert Rev of Obstet Gynecol. 2012;7(3):269-279. In summary, excess levels of urobilinogen and bilirubin in the urine may signal liver disease, and more research is needed to correlate these levels ...