Urine Routine Test in Chennai
At Unittas Hospital, access a comprehensive Urine Routine test in Chennai for quick, reliable insights into your urinary and overall health. The Urine Routine and Microscopy (R/M) test (also known as Urine R/M test) examines your urine sample through physical, chemical, and microscopic analysis to detect issues like infections, kidney problems, diabetes, or dehydration. Urine R/M test means a complete evaluation of urine to screen for abnormalities that may indicate underlying health conditions.
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What is a Urine Routine and Microscopy Test?
This common, non-invasive test analyses urine in three main parts:
- Physical examination: Colour, clarity, odour, and appearance
- Chemical examination: Using dipstick to check pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, nitrites, leukocyte esterase, bilirubin, and urobilinogen
- Microscopic examination: Looking for cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, epithelial cells), casts, crystals, bacteria, yeast, or parasites
It provides a broad overview of kidney function, urinary tract health, and metabolic status.
Why is the Urine R/M Test Performed?
- Doctors order this test to:
- Screen for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Detect early signs of kidney disease or damage
- Monitor diabetes (glucose, ketones)
- Investigate symptoms like painful urination, frequent urges, blood in urine, back pain, or swelling
- Check for dehydration, liver issues, or metabolic disorders
- Support routine health check-ups, pregnancy monitoring, pre-operative assessments, or chronic condition follow-up
Urine RM Test Procedure
The process is simple:
- Clean the genital area with provided wipes to prevent contamination
- Collect a midstream urine sample (start urinating, pause, then collect 30 to 60 ml in a sterile container)
- Deliver the sample promptly to the laboratory (refrigerate if delay occurs)
The lab performs visual inspection, dipstick chemical analysis, and microscopic review of centrifuged sediment
The collection takes just a few minutes.
Preparation for the Urine R/M Test
Drink adequate water for easy collection, but avoid excessive intake that dilutes the sample
Inform your doctor about medications, vitamins, or recent foods (e.g., beetroot can affect colour)
For women, avoid collection during menstruation if possible
No fasting is typically required
Follow clean-catch instructions carefully
Risks and Side Effects
The test is completely safe and painless with no risks. Mild discomfort may occur if an infection causes stinging during urination, but this is related to the condition, not the test.
Urine RM Test Normal Range and Interpretation of Results
Normal values can vary slightly by laboratory, but typical adult reference ranges include:
Abnormal findings require doctor interpretation in context:
- Presence of WBCs, nitrites, or bacteria often suggests UTI
- Protein or blood may indicate kidney damage, stones, or infection
- Glucose or ketones can point to diabetes
- Crystals may suggest stone risk or metabolic issues
Why Choose Unittas Hospital?
Unittas Multispeciality Hospital is a NABH-accredited centre with branches in Tambaram and Kelambakkam, conveniently located for patients across Chennai and the OMR corridor. Our state-of-the-art in-house laboratory features advanced analysers for precise diagnostic testing, supported by experienced pathologists and specialists who deliver expert interpretation and personalised guidance.
We ensure quick, reliable turnaround, comfortable sample-collection areas, private spaces for result discussions, and seamless connections to specialist consultations, all in a single facility. With a strong emphasis on compassionate, patient-focused care, hygienic premises, and flexible timings, Unittas is a trusted choice for reliable diagnostics in Chennai.
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Urine routine test questions
Results are typically available within a few hours to 24 hours, depending on the lab workload.
Yes, use a sterile container; bring it promptly or use our home collection service if available.
It can cause false positives for blood; avoid testing during periods unless advised.
The procedure is the same, but it is often part of antenatal screening to check for infections or protein.
Cloudiness can indicate infection, crystals, or contamination; the test will clarify the cause.
Yes, it may increase specific gravity and concentrate other elements; stay normally hydrated.
It is often recommended for concentration, but random samples are acceptable for most purposes.
It can show crystals, blood, or infection that suggest stones, but imaging may be needed for confirmation.
Certain foods (e.g., asparagus) or high-dose vitamins can alter colour, pH, or other parameters.
Pus cells (WBCs) indicate inflammation or infection, commonly from UTI.
It is standard in a full R/M test, but some labs reflex to it only if the dipstick is abnormal.
Yes, elevated bilirubin or urobilinogen may suggest liver or biliary issues.
It is reliable for screening, but microscopic confirmation helps for precise diagnosis.
Yes, for monitoring treatment response or confirming persistent abnormalities.
Strenuous activity may cause trace blood or protein in some cases; inform your doctor if recent.
No, urine R/M detects bacteria microscopically; a separate urine culture is needed for growth and sensitivity.
Usually from contamination (skin/vaginal cells); a clean-catch repeat may be suggested.
Yes, with guidance; special bags or clean-catch methods are used for young children.
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Both branches run the same NABH grade lab. Walk in during clinic hours, or call us to book your visit.
Tambaram
7, Duraiswamy Reddy Street, West Tambaram, Chennai 600045
Mon to Sat, 8 am to 8 pm. Sun, 9 am to 1 pm.
OMR Kelambakkam
141/1, Kazhipattur Village, OMR Main Rd, Kelambakkam 603103
Mon to Sat, 8 am to 8 pm. Sun, 9 am to 1 pm.
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