Urinalysis for Relapsing polychondritis
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Relapsing polychondritis. 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 Relapsing polychondritis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating Relapsing polychondritis, 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 Relapsing polychondritis
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Cough
A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Hoarse voice
Hoarseness refers to a change in the pitch or quality of the voice, with the voice sounding weak, very breathy...
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Sensorineural hearing impairment
A type of hearing impairment in one or both ears related to an abnormal functionality of the cochlear nerve....
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an auditory perception that can be described as the experience of sound, in the ear or in the head...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Wheezing
A high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing....
Other tests used to investigate Relapsing polychondritis
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 Relapsing polychondritis?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Relapsing polychondritis. 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.