Urinalysis in Daytona Beach Shores, FL
Your urine can provide valuable clues about the state of your overall health and wellness. If you visit Halifax Health ExpressCare in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, for non-emergency healthcare, we may ask you to provide a urine sample for a urinalysis, which we can complete in our on-site clinical lab. By analyzing the appearance, content, and concentration of your urine, we can gain a better understanding of what is going on in your body and help you achieve the best possible health.
At Halifax Health ExpressCare, a urinalysis involves a two-step evaluation of a urine sample. First, we will visually inspect the sample, noting its color and clarity. Second, we will perform a dipstick test using a chemical-coated strip that changes color when exposed to certain substances that may raise a red flag.
What Can a Urinalysis Tell Us?
A urinalysis can help us screen for certain health issues, such as:
- A urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Dehydration
- Kidney stones
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
Although a urinalysis can detect certain health conditions early—sometimes before noticeable symptoms develop—it is not a definitive diagnostic test. Usually, we follow up on an abnormal urinalysis result by ordering further testing to determine the cause.
At Halifax Health ExpressCare, we also perform urine-based pregnancy testing and urine-based drug screening. The latter type of urinalysis is often requested as part of a pre-employment physical examination.
Your Health Is Our Priority
In addition to urinalysis and other lab testing services, the experienced medical team at Halifax Health ExpressCare offers diagnostic and treatment services for many common non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. We bridge the gap between primary care and emergency care by making reliable urgent care easily accessible to residents of Daytona Beach Shores, FL. Walk in. Walk out. Feel better today!
