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Urine RE (Routine Examination)

Parameters1 tested
SampleUrine
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

Collect the first morning urine sample in the sterile container we give you.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Urine Routine Examination checks the colour, clarity and chemistry of urine (sugar, protein, pH, blood) and looks at it under a microscope for cells, crystals and bacteria. It is a simple, painless test that can show urinary infection, kidney problems and diabetes.

Why is this test done?

  • Find urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Check kidney health
  • Screen for diabetes
  • Routine check-up and in pregnancy

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Burning while passing urine
  • Frequent urination
  • Cloudy or smelly urine
  • Blood in urine
  • Lower belly or back pain
  • Fever with chills

Normal range

Protein Nil / Negative
Sugar Nil / Negative
Pus cells 0 – 5 /hpf
Red blood cells 0 – 2 /hpf

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

Pus cells, protein, sugar or blood in urine are signs your doctor will look into further.

Common reasons
  • Urinary tract infection (pus cells)
  • Kidney disease (protein)
  • Diabetes (sugar)
  • Kidney stones (blood, crystals)

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Give a urine sample

    Collect a mid-stream urine sample in the sterile container we give you (first morning urine is best).

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Wash the area, pass the first bit of urine in the toilet, then collect the middle part in the sterile container. First morning urine is best.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a urine sample. Collect the first morning urine sample in the sterile container we give you.

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