There are many different types of urinary casts that can indicate important health information. A urinary cast is a small tube-like structure sometimes found when urine is examined under a microscope.

An alcohol urine test involves a lab testing a person’s urine sample for the presence of alcohol. Three types of this test exist. One measures unmetabolized alcohol, while the others measure two of ...

RBCs: In theory, there is no detectable blood in normal urine, but RBCs may be seen, even in healthy individuals. An RBC count ≥3/hpf in two of three urine samples is usually accepted as hematuria.

Urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites in your system long after you’ve had your last drink. When your body processes alcohol, it produces alcohol metabolites. These metabolites stick around in ...