Yes, dehydration can lead to elevated levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine in the urine. Dehydration causes the kidneys to conserve water, which can result in more concentrated urine and higher levels of these waste products. This can affect the interpretation of urinalysis results, as elevated BUN and creatinine may indicate dehydration rather than kidney dysfunction.
It is generally recommended to avoid consuming alcohol before a urinalysis to ensure accurate results. Alcohol can affect urine concentration and potentially impact the test results.
Fluid retention can cause lab results to be deceptively low. Dehydration may cause lab results to be deceptively high.
indicates UTI
dehydration increases hematocrit
A friend of mine popped possitive for his last urinalysis. He was tested in april and was inform of the results in july. They have to ship it out, have it tested, report the results, get back to the commander and then go through lots of paper work.
Low carbon dioxide in urinalysis may indicate metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, dehydration, or prolonged hyperventilation. It can also be caused by certain medications or conditions that affect the body's acid-base balance. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider may be needed to determine the underlying cause.
Yes, it is generally okay to take a urinalysis on the day your period is ending. Menstrual blood should not affect the results of a standard urinalysis, which looks for substances like glucose, protein, and blood cells in the urine. If you have concerns or need more accurate results for a specific reason, it's best to consult with the healthcare provider ordering the test.
Kidney problem
Protein in a urinalysis typically indicates potential kidney damage or dysfunction. It could be a sign of conditions such as kidney disease, urinary tract infections, or dehydration. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is necessary to determine the underlying cause.
The following drugs can affect urinalysis results. The patient may be asked to stop taking them until after the test:nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin), phenazopyridine (Pyridium), rifampin (Rifadin).
urinalysis is a very common diagnostic test . describe and name the possible abnormal results related to this test. indicate the disorders that these abnormal results may suggest.