Devices used to measure biological readouts, known as biosensors, determine the concentration of a particular substance in a biological sample. While you may not recognize the name, you are probably ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Our urine reveals our well-being and how we treat our body. A researcher has developed an effective method of analysis for examining the constituents of a urine sample, using contrast agent, as a cost ...

A urine cytology test looks at the cells in your urine under a microscope. It can help your doctor diagnose some forms of urinary tract cancer. You may need one if you've had blood in your urine.

Microalbuminuria refers to a higher-than-normal amount of albumin in the urine. A high value of this urinary protein may indicate a problem with the kidneys. As people with diabetes have an increased ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a dipstick test suggests there's blood in the urine, the next step should be to examine a sample of the urine under a microscope to make sure the dipstick result is ...