Urinalysis for Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. 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 Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, 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 Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemiplegia/hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a severe or...
Limb muscle weakness
Reduced strength and weakness of the muscles of the arms and legs....
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Weakness due to upper motor neuron dysfunction
Paralysis of voluntary muscles means loss of contraction due to interruption of one or more motor pathways fro...
Other tests used to investigate Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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 Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. 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.