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The Mayo Clinic notes that this quick test can detect: Protein: High levels may indicate kidney damage or disease Glucose (sugar): Presence suggests diabetes or gestational diabetes in pregnant women Blood: Can signal infections, kidney disease, or bladder problems White blood cells: Often indicate infection pH levels: Abnormal acidity can point to kidney stones or urinary tract issues Ketones: May appear in uncontrolled diabetes or with severe dieting Microscopic Examination Finally, a small amount of urine is examined under a microscope to identify: Bacteria or yeast (indicating infection) Red and white blood cells Crystals (which might form kidney stones) Epithelial cells from the urinary tract Why Your Doctor Orders a Urinalysis So what is a urinalysis test for in practical terms

The Active Ingredient Remains the Same The FDA requires that all generic drug manufacturers use the same active ingredient in generics as the name-brand counterparts