Urinalysis Testing Available at Our Walk-In Clinic in Tampa, FL

Medical professionals discussing a patient's chartDid you know that your urine can provide valuable clues about your overall health? When you see a doctor, you may be asked to provide a urine sample for urinalysis testing. By analyzing the appearance, content, and concentration of urine, along with use of testing, a healthcare provider can detect and monitor a variety of medical conditions, including urinary tract infections (UTIs), chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

If you visit South Tampa Immediate Care in Tampa, Florida, and we order a urinalysis for you, we can collect your urine sample and perform your test on the spot in our on-site clinical lab.

What Telling Signs Could Be Detected in Your Urine?

A urinalysis may involve the examination of your urine sample in two different ways: a visual inspection and a dipstick test, which utilizes a chemical-coated strip that changes color when exposed to certain chemicals. The results may reveal:

  • Highly concentrated urine – Often associated with dehydration
  • White blood cells – Evidence of an infection, such as a UTI
  • Excess sugar – A possible sign of diabetes
  • Acidity (an abnormal pH level) – Could suggest a kidney or urinary tract issue
  • Excess protein – May be caused by a kidney problem
  • Red blood cells (RBC) – Could be a sign of infection, bladder stones, kidney stones, kidney damage, or a blood disorder
  • Bilirubin (a product of RBC breakdown) – Could indicate liver disease or damage

Because urinalysis testing alone does not provide enough information for a medical provider to reach a definitive diagnosis, an abnormal result is usually followed up with additional testing.

Your Urgent Care Center of Choice

In addition to urinalysis and other lab tests, the experienced medical team at South Tampa Immediate Care offers testing and treatment for a wide variety of non-emergency illnesses and injuries. Please contact us for more information about our services and walk-in clinic in Tampa, FL. For non-life-threatening health issues-we’re an excellent alternative to an ER.