Complete Urinalysis

Complete Urinalysis

Dipstick and Sediment

Urinalysis is a very important means of evaluating overall kidney function, especially when done in conjunction with blood tests. Urinalysis is also a key test for determining if there is a urinary tract infection or if there is inflammation in the urinary bladder. Urinalysis also helps to confirm whether or not an animal has diabetes and can be the 1st step in diagnosing bladder cancer.

*Note: In cats over 8-10 years of age, urinary tract infections are often "silent". This means that there frequently are no signs of any abnormality.