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 urine protein test measures the amount of protein present in urine. Healthy people don’t have a significant amount of protein in their urine. However, protein may be excreted in the urine when the ...

Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) could receive the right antibiotic far sooner, thanks to a new test that ...

A urine specific gravity test compares the density of urine to the density of water. This quick test can help determine how well your kidneys are diluting your urine. A urine test is a painless way ...

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 sodium test checks the amount of sodium in a sample of your pee to see whether it’s at a normal level. Having too much or too little sodium can mean there’s an issue with your kidneys or ...