What is Urine Metanephrines Test? Urine metanephrines test is used to check for a rare type of adrenal gland tumor called a pheochromocytoma. These tumors are usually not cancerous (are benign), but they create excess hormones that can cause symptoms. You may have this test if you have been treated for a pheochromocytoma or if you …
What is Urine Osmolality Test Urine Osmolality test checks the balance of fluid and dissolved particles (electrolytes) in your urine. Osmolality refers to how many particles are in a fluid. Your kidneys filter certain particles out of your blood, and then those particles leave your body through urine. Electrolytes that leave the body through urine …
What is Urine Protein Test? Urine protein test may be used to check the health of your kidneys and to detect damage to or disease of your kidneys. The test may be done as part of a normal screening or if you have a condition that affects your kidneys, such as: Diabetes. High blood pressure …
What is Urodynamic Testing? Urodynamic testing is a set of tests and X-rays. These tests help to find out how well your bladder and the part of your body that drains pee from the bladder (urethra) are working. Why do I need this testing? You may need these tests if you: Are leaking pee (urine). …
What is Urosepsis Urosepsis is an infection that has spread to the blood (sepsis) from the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra (urinary tract). These organs make, store, and pass urine from the body. Urosepsis is a severe illness that can be life-threatening if it is not treated immediately. What are the causes? Causes of this …
What is an Urostomy Urostomy is a surgical procedure that is done to create an opening (stoma) for urine to leave the body. This procedure may be done if a medical condition prevents the usual flow of urine into your bladder and out of your body. It may also be done if you have had …
What is Usher Syndrome? Usher syndrome is a condition that causes hearing loss and vision loss. Hearing loss develops due to loss of nerve function in the inner ear. Vision loss that is caused by Usher syndrome is called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This develops from gradual loss of light-sensitive cells at the back of the …