Urinalysis and stool tests
Urinalysis:
Urinalysis is a group of physical, chemical, and microscopic tests that measure the amount of various substances in urine, such as glucose, protein, bilirubin, red blood cells, white blood cells, crystals, bacteria, and others. It can help diagnose and monitor a variety of diseases, such as kidney problems and urinary tract infections, or if some symptoms appear, such as abdominal pain, back pain, and frequent urination. In addition to, it is used in pregnancy testing, in cases of pre-surgery follow-up, and urine culture.
Urine culture is a laboratory procedure that aims to identify the type of bacteria present in the urine and to determine the type of antibiotics that are effective in treating it. It is also called Antibiotic Sensitivity Test.
Stool Examination:
They are laboratory tests that are used to examine stool samples to detect occult blood, bacteria, parasites, or other health problems in the digestive system.
This test is one of the most important reasons for stool analysis, as it helps to assess the condition of the digestive system and detect the presence of parasites, bacteria, blood, fat, or mucus in the stool.
This test is performed to detect the presence of very small amounts of blood in the stool using a special chemical reaction. The presence of blood in the stool may indicate internal bleeding in one part of the digestive system, colon cancer, or polypi in the colon.
This test is performed to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stool. Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that causes inflammation and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.
This test is performed to measure the level of certain digestive enzymes in the stool, such as enzymes from the stomach, pancreas, and liver. This test may help to diagnose some problems such as malabsorption, inflammation, or obstructions in these organs.
This test is performed to measure the acidity or alkalinity (PH) of the stool. This test may help to diagnose some problems such as inflammation, changes in water equilibrium, or side effects of some medications.
