Cytology is the examination of cells from the body under a microscope. The test commonly checks for infection, inflammatory disease of the urinary tract, cancer, or precancerous conditions. It’s ...

A doctor or nurse can use a urinalysis, or UA test, to test a person’s urine for signs of potential problems, such as infections or diseases. It includes checking the color, appearance, and odor. It ...

The pH scale is used to measure the acidity of a fluid. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, whereas a pH result below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. Urine has the widest ...