AMES, Iowa – Chemists at Iowa State University are developing a paper-strip urine test to detect infection by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It’s a little like a home pregnancy test, said ...

A medical clinic in Scotland is asking members of the public to stop bringing in unsolicited urine samples. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI July 2 (UPI) --A medical clinic in Scotland is asking ...

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.

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 ...

A urine-specific gravity test compares the density of urine with the density of water. The test may help healthcare professionals identify dehydration, a kidney problem, or a condition like diabetes ...