Alcohol blood tests detect and measure alcohol use. Learn about types of alcohol blood tests, how testing is conducted, and how to understand your test results.
Read about urinalysis, a common test used to diagnose and monitor a wide range of health issues, including diabetes, kidney disease, and liver disease.
A urine culture is used to diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) and to identify the bacteria or yeast causing the infection so it can be treated. A urine culture may be ordered when a person has symptoms such as a frequent urge to urinate and pain and burning when urinating.