Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the reasons doctors take urine tests before ct scans?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not sure: I'm not sure what you're asking. In a female of child bearing age a urine pregnancy is performed, as radiation could hurt a fetus. In patients's above 65 or at risk for kidney disease, BUN and creatinine are measured to check kidney function. This is because ct contrast ("dye") can bother the kidneys, in those with kidney disease.
Answered 3/12/2020
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Migraine in my jaw/cheeks/ears/forehead. jaw tremor getting worse. Doctor won't give me a ct scan. blood and urine tests were normal. please help ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had thyroid CT scan, everything was normal. Had labs today for upcoming app. & doctor ordered lymphoma blood test. Any reason why if scan was normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have mid back pain and blood in urine. Cat scan shows a stone only in rt kidney and doc says cant b cause of pain. What can cause both bleeding and pa?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dull constant pain no apparent reason had CT blood urine test nothing abnormal , no gallbladder , pain located side/ back are, what can this be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Urine amylase slight elevated (0-17) 25, regular serum amylase. Normal mrcp, CT scan, ultrasound. Any reason why urine elevated and not serum?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I always have micro blood in urine.For years.My doctor has never mentioned it.Sometimes I have wbc,rbc &protein.I had a ct scan for other reasons 3 months ago.It was noted my bladder was normal.Im so scared,could I have bladder cancer with normal ct?
I went to doc with lower back pain and they ordered a urine test and found blood. They want to do a CT scan but the pain is gone do I still need it?
I am male 23.I feel like passing urine again and again at night. But I am perfectly healthy, my bloods tests and ct scan are perfectly fine . One doctor told me that may be I have weak bladder, he asked me to do kegel exercises? Does it help?
Was going to have kidney bisopy to find the cause of protein leakege in urine.But before that I had a ct scan of my kidneys . My doctor sent me a letter saying that the ct-scan showed an area of the liver, and a MRI is needed. What could this mean?
Should i contact a different doctor for adrenal mass went to a urologist after a CT scan for kidney stones showed an adrenal mass. Urologist sent me for a MRI and had me do a 24 hour urine test to see why i had kidney stones. I am more worried about the
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
