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Procedures & Tests Beginning With U
2 procedures and tests in this guide begin with the letter U. Every name links to a plain-language page covering what the procedure is, how to prepare, what happens during it, and what recovery involves.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X
| Procedure / test | Category | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis and urine culture | Biopsies & Lab Tests | Urinalysis begins with a dipstick test — a chemically treated strip dipped in urine that changes colour to detect blood, protein, glucose, ketones, nitrites and white-cell markers. A urine culture (MSU — midstream urine) grows any bacteria present and tests which antibiotics work against them. |
| Urodynamics study | Urology | Urodynamics measures how the bladder and urine tube behave while filling and emptying, using thin pressure catheters (in the bladder and back passage) while fluid is infused at a controlled rate and you report sensations. It distinguishes problems of storage (overactivity) from problems of emptying (weak bladder muscle or obstruction). |
Please note: This page is educational information about a medical procedure or test. It does not replace the instructions of your own care team, who know your situation and whose preparation, fasting and medication advice you should follow if it differs from anything here. If you have symptoms that worry you, or an appointment you do not understand, contact your clinical team.