Urinalysis for African trypanosomiasis
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate African trypanosomiasis. Learn what it measures, how to prepare, and what results can tell a provider. Educational content only - not a diagnosis.
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- Sample type
- Urine
- Typical turnaround
- 1-2 business days
- Preparation
- First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
Why the urinalysis may be ordered for African trypanosomiasis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating African trypanosomiasis, a healthcare provider may order the urinalysis alongside other tests based on your symptoms, history, and physical exam. Test selection and result interpretation are clinical decisions made by a qualified professional.
Symptoms associated with African trypanosomiasis
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...
Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete ...
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Jaundice
Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Other tests used to investigate African trypanosomiasis
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the urinalysis used to investigate African trypanosomiasis?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating African trypanosomiasis. Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
How should I prepare for the urinalysis?
First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
How long does the urinalysis take?
Results for the urinalysis are typically available within 1-2 business days depending on the laboratory.
Does this website interpret my urinalysis result?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not interpret laboratory results. Discuss all results with a qualified healthcare provider.