A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...
Your urine offers vital clues about kidney health. Changes in color, smell, and foaminess can signal underlying issues. Urinalysis tests examine urine for infections, protein, and blood. Early ...
Chelsea Wald is a freelance reporter in The Hague, the Netherlands, and the author of Pipe Dreams: The Urgent Global Quest to Transform the Toilet. On Gotland, the largest island in Sweden, fresh ...