Urinalysis in Deltona, FL
Did you know that your urine is a key barometer of your health and wellness? Continually produced by your body as your kidneys filter your blood, your urine contains excess fluid and water-soluble waste products, which must be cleared from your bloodstream. Therefore, your urine can reflect what you eat and drink, how much you exercise, and how well your kidneys are functioning.
Halifax Health ExpressCare offers point-of-care urinalysis (urine testing) at our walk-in clinic in Deltona, Florida. In addition to providing valuable insights about the state of your overall health, the results can also help us detect some potentially serious medical problems.
When Is a Urinalysis Needed?
Our team might suggest a general urinalysis to help us identify the source of:
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Frequent or painful urination
- Bloody urine
What Does a Urinalysis Involve?
During a urinalysis, a medical provider at Halifax Health ExpressCare will evaluate the appearance, content, and concentration of a urine sample for signs of health issues. For example, urine is normally clear or pale yellow, but a urinary tract infection (UTI) can make it appear cloudy. Additionally, dark-colored urine could signal dehydration, while high protein content could be a sign of kidney disease.
It is important to note that we cannot provide a conclusive diagnosis based on the result of a urinalysis alone. Instead, if a urinalysis produces an abnormal result, the provider will usually order further testing to pinpoint the source of the issue.
Urine-Based Drug Screening and Pregnancy Testing
At Halifax Health ExpressCare, we also offer urine-based drug screening for pre-employment purposes as well as urine-based pregnancy testing. Like a general urinalysis, these tests are performed on a urine sample, but they are designed to detect other substances. For instance, a drug screening can detect certain drugs or their metabolic byproducts, which can vary based on the specific test requested. On the other hand, a pregnancy test can detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women.
If you have questions, please contact Halifax Health ExpressCare today. A member of our team will be pleased to tell you more about our urinalysis and other lab testing services, which we perform on-site at our walk-in clinic in Deltona, FL.
