The tests check color and degree of cloudiness of the urine. They also detect and measure a variety of cells and substances in the urine.
Examples are protein, sugar, liver products, and blood cells.
Some of the findings relate to kidney or urinary tract disorders. Other findings help diagnose diseases of other organs. The procedure is quite simple. There is usually no fluid or food restriction before the test. The patient collects a urine sample, either at home or at a medical clinic.