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Do they check your urine in a sports physical ?

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Dr. Steve Choi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not required: Not a routine test for pre-participation or sports physicals.

Answered 8/11/2014

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Dr. Siatta Dunbar answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

A sports physical: usually does not include checking your urine. If you there are concerns (for example an infection or banned substance use) that come up during the physical then your doctor may decide to include this.

Answered 8/6/2015

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