Things to know about Urinalysis, MRI Scan and CT Scan

A urinalysis is referred to as a test of your urine. It is performed by Urine Testing Labs to check the content, appearance and concentration of the urine.

Atypical results of urinalysis may indicate the existence of diseases, ailments and a broad range of disorders like urinary tract infections, diabetes and kidney malfunctions.

Why is a urinalysis done?

A doctor may recommend urinalysis for the following purposes.

• Routine medical examination
• Pregnancy verification checkup
• Pre-surgery observation
• Screening of diabetes, kidney and liver disorders
• Diagnosis of recurrent back and abdominal pain
• Diagnosis of blood present in urine, painful urination
• Monitoring of conditions like kidney failure and urinary tract infection

How your urine sample is evaluated?

Urine Testing Labs perform urinalysis in three ways.

• Visual examination

Urine’s general appearance is examined. Urine is ideally clear. Unusual odour or cloudy urine indicates an infection or abnormality. Blood in the urine may make it look reddish or brownish.

• Dipstick test

It checks the acidity, concentration, protein and sugar levels, ketone, bilirubin and blood content and looks for abnormalities.

• Microscopic examination

It scrutinizes the counts of RBC, WBC, and presence of bacteria, yeast, casts and crystals.

MRI Scan

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a specialized technique that generates comprehensive images of bodily organs, tissues and skeletal system by utilizing magnetic fields and radio waves.

Why is MRI done?

MRI Scan Centresperform testing to produce high-resolution images focusing on the internal body aspects toassist diagnose a miscellany of problems and complications. The process is absolutely painless and non-invasive.

MRI test is done for detection and diagnosis of thefollowing.

• Cerebral vessel aneurysms
• Eye or inner ear disorders
• Spinal cord injuries
• Multiple sclerosis
• Brain tumour inception
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Proper size and functioning of the heart
• Damage due to coronary attacks and diseases
• Blood vessel blockages or inflammation
• Dissections or aneurysms in the aorta
• Liver, kidney, pancreas, uterus, ovaries, prostate functioning
• Nature of bile ducts
• Bone infections
• Bone joint traumatic or recurrent injuries like torn cartilage or ligament
• Spine disk abnormality
• Bone or soft tissue tumours
• Auxiliary to mammography and detection of breast tumours and cancer

How are MRI results translated?

A radiologist who is a doctor trained particularly to interpret MRIs analyzes your MRI scan and narrates the observations to your consulting physician who in turn discusses the significant findings and advises subsequent steps of treatment.

CT Scan

A computerized tomography (CT) scan involves combining a set of X-ray images of your body taken from various angles. 24 Hours CT Scanning Centres primarily use computer processing to produce cross-sectional photos or slices of bones, soft tissues and blood vessels within your body.

Why is CT scan done?

• Diagnosis ofbone and muscle disorders, such as bone fractures and tumours
• Identification of a tumour location, infection or blood clot
• Providing guidance on procedures like surgery, biopsy and radiation therapies
• Detection and monitoring of diseases and conditions like heart disease, cancer, lung nodules and enlarged liver masses
• Tracking the effectiveness of definite treatments, like cancer
• Diagnosis of internal injuries and bleeding

What is a contrast in CT scan?

A contrast is an exceptional dye that becomes needful in some specific CT scans. The contrast spotlights the areas of your body which are being examined. A contrast can be applied orally, through intravenous administrations or through the enema.

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