Question 1

urinalysis test shows that i have a small value of bilirubin in my urine. i have no symptoms and i am in my early 20s. is this concerning?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory/imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, depending on the type of bilirubin, a small amount is a normal finding.     Wish you good health!

Question 2

i take vicoden for my back. i work 30days, off 30 days. they give urine tests at work. how's the quickest way to clean vicoden out of my system, ?

Accepted Answer

Don't take it: Find an alternative to narcotic medications for the treatment of your back pain.

Question 3

what stds show up in urine tests?

Accepted Answer

GC, chlamydia: Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be detected with urine tests. Most other std's are detected by blood tests.

Question 4

do regular doctors urine tests show alcohol?

Accepted Answer

UDS vs. other: A standard urine drug screen (uds) usually does not test for ethanol (alcohol in beer/wine/etc.). Alcohol is usually tested by a blood alcohol level (bal) via blood draw. However, there is a test for urine that looks for ethyl glucuronide (etg), which is a breakdown product of ethanol, and is specifically designed to determine if you've had alcohol in the last 80 hours.

Question 5

do all urine tests test for specific drugs within the class?

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In general, yes.: Gracee, urine drug tests for illicit drugs are able to test for similar drugs within a class of drugs.  Best of luck.

Question 6

how do urine tests show the presence of pyelonephritis?

Accepted Answer

They don not: The urine test shows only infection. If you add fever and/or loin pain to urine infection you get pyelonephritis.

Question 7

can marijuana show up in cotinine urine tests?

Accepted Answer

No: It only detects a breakdown product of nicotine. Its purpose is to detect cigarette use and use of other nicotine products.

Question 8

i have detected that i have protein in my urine by carrying out a urinalysis test. i show no other symptoms other than protein in my urine. i am also a regular smoker of marijuana, could that be whats causing it? and how do i stop it?

Accepted Answer

: Protein in urine can be transient or persistent.Benign causes like fever, heavy exercise can cause it or more serious conditions like urinary infection, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease may cause it.You need repeat urine studies with quantitative estimation or protein excretion; please check with your PCP for further workup.To answer your question, marijuana doesn't directly cause proteinuria

Question 9

if a doctor urine tests for suboxone and 16 mg is what they take a day how many days can pass and still show full level?

Accepted Answer

7.5 days: Half-life of Suboxone is 36 hours. It takes approximately 6 half lives for a drug to be eliminated from your system. 5*36/24=7.5 days. Rec.: if you are concerned about the drug, the best thing to do is stop taking the drug or consult with prescribing physician.

Question 10

husband had 2 urine tests. one ok one trace blood.usond fine but small stone one kidney. dr.- do 2 more urine tests and if one more shows blood=scope?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable Plan: well said, your doctor is handling this well.  Take care, best wishes for a good outcome!

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Urinalysis test shows that i have a small value of bilirubin in my urine. i have no symptoms and i am in my early 20s. is this concerning?

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I take vicoden for my back. i work 30days, off 30 days. they give urine tests at work. how's the quickest way to clean vicoden out of my system, ?

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What stds show up in urine tests?

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Do regular doctors urine tests show alcohol?

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Do all urine tests test for specific drugs within the class?

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How do urine tests show the presence of pyelonephritis?

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Can marijuana show up in cotinine urine tests?

A member asked:

I have detected that i have protein in my urine by carrying out a urinalysis test. i show no other symptoms other than protein in my urine. i am also a regular smoker of marijuana, could that be whats causing it? and how do i stop it?

A member asked:

If a doctor urine tests for suboxone and 16 mg is what they take a day how many days can pass and still show full level?

A member asked:

Husband had 2 urine tests. one ok one trace blood.usond fine but small stone one kidney. dr.- do 2 more urine tests and if one more shows blood=scope?

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