Urine Routine Test (RUA – Routine Urine Analysis)

A Urine Routine Test measures several different components of urine, a waste product naturally produced by the kidneys. It is one of the primary investigations to evaluate kidney functioning and urinary abnormalities.

This test helps diagnose:

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

• Kidney inflammation and damage

• Diabetes-related kidney complications

• Liver and metabolic disorders

• Hydration status

In individuals with chronic conditions such as kidney disease, this test is often performed at regular intervals to monitor disease progression, treatment response, and overall kidney health.

Being a simple yet powerful screening test, it plays a major role in preventive healthcare and early disease detection.

The Urine Routine Test includes:

• Physical examination – color, clarity, appearance

• Chemical examination – pH, protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin

• Microscopic examination – red cells, white cells, casts, crystals, bacteria