Which test analyzes urine for components such as protein, glucose, and infection markers?

• A. LFTs
• B. Urine preg
• C. UDS
• D. UA

Answer: (D)

Evaluating urine content for substances like protein, glucose, and signs of infection is the job of a urinalysis. A urinalysis often uses a dipstick to screen for protein and glucose, as well as infection markers such as nitrites and leukocyte esterase, and may be followed by microscopic analysis to look for cells or bacteria. Protein in urine can signal kidney issues, glucose in urine can indicate high blood sugar, and positive infection markers point toward a urinary tract infection. The other tests mentioned serve different purposes: liver function tests assess liver enzymes and related substances in blood, a urine pregnancy test detects hCG in urine, and a urine drug screen checks for drugs in the urine.