Urinalysis for Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. 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 Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, 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 Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Chills
A sudden sensation of feeling cold....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Generalized lymphadenopathy
A generalized form of lymphadenopathy....
Low-grade fever
Mild fever that does not exceed 38.5 degrees centigrade....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Night sweats
Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep....
Palpebral edema
Edema in the region of the eyelids....
Pruritus
Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...
Skin nodule
Morphologically similar to a papule, but greater than either 10mm in both width and depth, and most frequently...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Other tests used to investigate Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
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 Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. 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.