Patient's question:
I'm going to have my first prenatal check-up tomorrow. It's said that a urine test will be required. What exactly does a prenatal urine test check for?Doctor's answer:
A urinalysis mainly focuses on checking for urine protein, occult blood, white blood cells, etc. Through a urinalysis, it can better understand your kidney condition, and some diseases can also be revealed through a urinalysis. The first prenatal check-up requires fasting for some routine tests. And establish a medical record, the doctor will guide you on pregnancy precautions and prenatal check-up schedule. You can have prenatal check-ups irregularly according to the time. If you feel uncomfortable, please come back for follow-up promptly.