Urine

Uric acid is a waste product from the body's breakdown of chemicals called purines. Most uric acid dissolves in your blood and is filtered out by the kidneys through urine. A uric acid blood test can help monitor people undergoing chemotherapy or certain other cancer treatments. It can also help diagnose gout or the cause of kidney stones.
Uric acid is a normal waste product in your body from the breakdown of chemicals called purines. Most uric acid dissolves in your blood. Your kidneys filter the uric acid out of your blood through urine. A uric acid blood test can monitor help monitor cancer chemotherapy or certain other treatments. It can also help diagnose gout or identify the reason for kidney stones.
Urinalysis is often used to check for urinary tract infections, kidney problems, or diabetes. You may also have one during a checkup, if admitted to the hospital, before surgery, or if pregnant. It can also help monitor medical conditions and treatments.
Healthy urine may contain invisible amounts of sediment. These include traces of tissue, protein, and skin cells. Urine sediment becomes a concern if there is too much sediment and a high concentration of specific cells and crystals, such as kidney stones or vaginal bacteria, or urinary tract, kidney or bladder infection.
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