Urine tests measure specific substances in your urine, such as electrolytes, proteins, and bacteria. These tests can reveal a lot about your health, particularly when gradual changes or big jumps ...

A urine protein test measures the amount of protein in a urine sample. A doctor may suggest this test to help evaluate and monitor kidney function and potentially detect kidney damage. The kidneys ...

Proteinuria refers to elevated protein levels in the urine. It is not a disease but a sign that the kidneys are not correctly filtering blood, possibly due to a kidney condition. Several proteins may ...

Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD Key Takeaways Dehydration, an infection, certain health conditions, or ...