Urine test

Medical Imaging and Diagnostics

A urine test is any medical test performed on a urine specimen. Urine analysis is used as a diagnostic tool because its composition can reflect the functioning of many body systems, especially the kidneys and urinary system. Specimens are easy to obtain. Common forms include routine urinalysis, urine drug screening and urine pregnancy testing.

Classification: Laboratory diagnostics
Specimen: Urine
Common tests: Urinalysis, drug screening and pregnancy testing

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Article: Urine test (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q113213644
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