An expert panel convened by the nation’s top post-acute care medical organization has recommended against the routine use of urine PCR tests to diagnose urinary tract infections. Such tests have ...

Bladder cancer arises from the lining of the bladder, the organ that stores urine, and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Most patients are diagnosed at an early stage called ...

A urine-specific gravity test compares the density of urine with the density of water. The test may help healthcare professionals identify dehydration, a kidney problem, or a condition like diabetes ...

Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that produces results within hours rather than days. Researchers at the University of ...

The pH measures how acidic or alkaline a person’s urine is. Ideally, the pH of urine should be around 6.0 to 7.5, but a wider range is usually acceptable. Doctors often test the urine pH and carry out ...