Urine samples - everybody has to give one from time to time. Sometimes it's a breeze, sometimes it's just downright embarrassing. But did you ever stop and wonder what exactly happens with that little cup of liquid gold once you've handed it over? Let me tell you, there's more going on than meets the eye (and nose)! In this article, we'll be taking an extensive look at some of the things doctors are looking for when they run their tests on your pee.
The basics
First off, let's start with the obvious stuff: visual inspection! Yep, before anything else happens doctors will check out the colour and consistency of your urine sample. They do this because these factors can help them identify possible health issues or imbalances in your body. A few examples include:
- If your urine is darker than usual then your body might be dehydrated or struggling to remove toxins effectively.
- On the flip side if it’s very pale compared to normal then congratulations! You're well hydrated my friend.
- If there are particles floating around like cloudy bits in orange juice then that could mean a urinary tract infection is brewing somewhere.
Remember: as well as being important indicators for overall health these factors also have an aesthetic impact so try not to get too hung up about any potential tinge change!
Signs of Illnesses
Now onto business! Once visual inspection has been completed and our lovely medical professionals have studied its appearance; a myriad of blood tests can be conducted using long needles inserted into veins leading into large arteries such as those present–hold up. Okay fineeee... It’s now time to introduce something called urinalysis which involves running multiple chemical analyses through ultra-sophisticated machinery that only professional scientists likely know how to use properly successfully lol.
Red flag alert
Doctors test for the presence of white or red blood cells in urine as these are both warning signs that an infection could be present. Generally, there shouldn't be too many of either type (unless you have recently had minor surgery), so high levels could indicate a urinary tract infection, bladder infection or even kidney damage.
If your pee turns out to be somewhat suspect though I’m afraid it's not all sunshine and rainbows just yet…
Let’s talk bacteria
Most likely the next thing on the agenda is bacterial testing! Doctors are looking for any sign of dangerous bugs lurking in what started off as innocent-looking yellow liquid until now shudder. E.coli, streptococcus and staphylococcus aureus etc. are examples of what they may find through this part.
So try not to feel offended when doctors inspecting your body fluids take their job seriously - they’re actually saving lives here people!
Screening for disease
Ok then let's delve deeper into things with diseases screening don’t worry its going to start getting less graphic from here! The tests covered henceforth include screening done at workplaces/sport related environments-asides hospitals-where required bodily checks must get completed before someone can work under hazardous conditions like a fireman.
- Diabetes: If glucose levels come back sky-high during urinalysis its stuff like identifying sugars present in large proportions will cause alarm bells ring basically between doctors’ ears since it confirms that one isn't able to properly control their blood sugar which results in diabetes.
- Pregnancy: Hcg is secreted by developing placenta(the thing growing inside pregnant women containing fetus) when fertilization has occurred – meaning if elevated amounts(lol but without including such words )in urine appear upon testing women may very well have a little bundle on way!
- Drug Testing: Urine toxin screens usually investigate drugs implanted earlier-presently used-etc. They study these factors in great detail to rule out a person being affected by drug use. Drugs ranging from marijuana, cocaine and opioids can be detected through this test.
Disclaimer: I am not advocating that taking drugs over years will lead to urine samples like club sodas but for the love of all things wholesome, go easier than Snoop okay?
Checking Organs
Blood chemistry panels are really important because they help thoroughly check function levels on various organs such as liver,kidneys etc-which is vital for body health.They want to ascertain that each organ is performing its respective functions optimally whilst giving 'check ups' therefore imbalances give an idea direct effect!
Even though it mightn’t embody every single thing checked still changes can potentially form in several areas…it means big problems could’ve been fixed earlier instead of finding out about them right before major damages considering timely interventions aid recovery capabilities growing higher!
Another indicator which proves helpful with blood panel testing (particularly if related symptoms present) shows abnormal readings detectable during analysis carried out indicating broader concerns - anything from cancer,to heart disease!!,can even potential episodes of seizures i.e epilepsy possibilities early detection increase management options regarding illness prevention/cause identification significantly?
Conclusion
Well folks there you have it those were the basics covered so congratulations-doctor mode commence now please (wink wink). Now anytime anyone asks what medical professionals do when they’re presented with a vial or urine sample one would definitely have enough knowledge required relating basic concepts discussed throughout content above !
So why did we decide to write an article about something that often feels quite invasive? Truth is this topic isn't discussed adequately at times whoever knew there's more functionality involved besides just peeing around-I mean involving peeing?! Plus perhaps answering some lingering questions floating within heads maybe makes ‘the process’lil less daunting next time any trips hospital get taken.Crack jokes during drop-offs genuinely trying making the most memorable things even more worthwhile :).