Urinalysis, Complete Test
A complete urinalysis examines a urine sample for a range of general indicators about how the body is clearing waste and managing fluid. It is a common, broad test that clinicians use to help evaluate several systems at once, always read in the context of a person's history.
About this test
A complete urinalysis looks at a urine sample in a few different ways at once. It can include a visual look at the sample's appearance, a set of chemical indicators read from a test strip, and, when warranted, a closer look under the microscope.
Unlike many lab tests, a urinalysis uses a urine sample rather than blood. The sample is collected at a Quest patient service center, which provides simple instructions for collecting it cleanly.
Who might consider this test?
- Others include it as part of a broad checkup because it offers a wide, general view from a single sample.
Test details
| Quest code | 5463 |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Reagent Impregnated Strips/Tablets/Microscopic Examination |
| Sample type | 10 mL urine - Urinalysis transport tube |
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this test looks at
A complete urinalysis brings together several general indicators from one sample. The appearance of the urine, a panel of chemical indicators, and, when appropriate, a microscopic view each describe a different aspect of what the body is clearing. Read together, they offer a broad snapshot rather than a single focused measurement.
It helps to remember what a urinalysis is and is not. It is a wide, general survey that can point a clinician toward areas worth a closer look, not a test that settles any one question by itself. That is exactly why a clinician may follow a urinalysis with other tests when something warrants more detail.
How it's often used alongside other tests
A urinalysis is frequently paired with blood work, because urine and blood describe overlapping but different parts of the same body. A clinician may read a urine sample together with markers from a blood draw, such as those related to kidney function or metabolism, to get a fuller sense of the whole picture. Which combination fits a given situation is a decision a clinician makes with the person's history in view.
Order online and a physician order is included — no doctor's visit and no insurance needed. Your sample is collected at a Quest Diagnostics patient service center.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does a complete urinalysis examine?
It examines a urine sample for a range of general indicators, which can include the sample's appearance, a set of chemical indicators from a test strip, and, when warranted, a microscopic look. A clinician reads these together in context.
Does this test use blood or urine?
This test uses a urine sample rather than a blood draw. The sample is collected at a Quest patient service center, which provides simple instructions for collecting it cleanly.
How is the sample collected?
You visit a patient service center, where staff provide a container and simple instructions for collecting a clean urine sample privately. The sample then goes to the laboratory for analysis.
Do I need to prepare for a urinalysis?
Preparation varies by lab, so it is worth reading the instructions for the test you order and following any guidance from your ordering clinician, since individual situations differ.
Can a urinalysis diagnose a condition?
No. A urinalysis offers a broad, general view that a clinician interprets alongside symptoms, history, and any other markers. It can point toward areas worth a closer look, but a clinician makes any diagnosis using the whole picture.
How much does the Urinalysis, Complete test cost?
The cash price at Celio Health is $30. That covers the physician's order and sample collection at a Quest patient service center — no insurance is needed and there's no separate doctor's visit to pay for.