Urine routine test: what it checks and how to give the sample
Medically reviewed by Dr. N. S. Santosh Varma, MBBS, FIM, FIDM, FICCM · Reg. APMC/FMR 112686 · Updated 5 Oct 2026
A urine routine test (urinalysis) checks the colour, clarity and chemistry of your urine and looks at it under a microscope. It can show signs of urinary tract infection, kidney problems, high blood sugar and dehydration. It needs a clean, midstream urine sample, usually the first one in the morning. YIRA's checkup reports 20 urine values.
- SampleUrine (midstream)
- FastingNot needed
- Parameters20 in YIRA's checkup
- WhereHome collection
What the Urine routine test measures
The urine routine in the YIRA checkup reports 20 values in three parts.
Physical
- Colour
- Appearance
- Specific Gravity
Chemical
- pH
- Albumin / Protein (Urine)
- Urine Sugar
- Ketone
- Bile Pigments
- Bile Salts
- Urobilinogen
- Nitrite
- Blood
Microscopic
- Pus Cells (Leucocytes)
- RBCs
- Epithelial Cells
- Casts
- Crystals
- Bacteria
- Budding Yeast Cells
- Others
Why doctors ask for it
- Burning or frequent urination (possible infection)
- Routine yearly checkup
- Diabetes or high blood pressure, to watch the kidneys
- Swelling of the feet or face
- Before some procedures or treatments
How to prepare
- Use the sterile container given by the collector.
- Wash the area, pass the first few drops into the toilet, then collect the middle part of the stream.
- The first urine of the morning is usually preferred.
- Tell the collector if you are menstruating, as this can affect the result.
Understanding your report
Each value on your report is printed next to the lab's reference range. A value outside the range is marked high or low. One out-of-range value does not always mean a problem: results can change with recent illness, food, medicines or hydration. Your doctor reads the values together with your health history and may repeat the test or ask for more. Every YIRA plan includes a doctor consultation to go through your report.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a midstream urine sample?
You pass the first few drops into the toilet and then collect the middle part of the urine stream in the sterile container. This reduces contamination from the skin.
What do pus cells in urine mean?
Pus cells are white blood cells. A raised count can be a sign of a urinary tract infection or inflammation. Your doctor reads it with your symptoms and other results.
Do I need to fast for a urine test?
No. Fasting is not needed for a urine routine test. If it is done with your blood tests, follow the fasting instructions for the blood tests.
Can a urine test be done at home?
Yes. In the YIRA checkup, our collector gives you a sterile container and takes the urine sample along with the blood sample at your home.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. N. S. Santosh Varma (MBBS, FIM, FIDM, FICCM; APMC/FMR 112686). Prepared by the YIRA health team · Last updated 1 October 2026. This page is general health information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Reference ranges differ between labs; always discuss your results with a doctor. In an emergency, call 108 or go to the nearest hospital.