Occult blood is when you can’t see blood in your urine with your eye and it’s only visible under a microscope. You may need antibiotics or different treatments depending on the infection or other ...

Small amounts of protein can appear in your urine and be OK. Above a certain level, however, may indicate proteinuria, which can be a red flag for kidney disease. Proteins are among the most important ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a urinalysis done for pain that I usually get from urinary tract infections (UTIs). The results showed that some of the tests were high. My epithelial cell count was 11; ...

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 ...