Mucus in Urine
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Mucus is a thick, slippery fluid that coats and moistens certain parts of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and urinary tract. A small amount of mucus in your urine (pee) is normal. Too much mucus may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other medical condition.
A urinalysis test checks a sample of your urine. It can find out if there is too much mucus in your urine.
Why this test is done
A urinalysis is often part of a routine checkup. Your provider may include a mucus in urine test in your urinalysis if you have symptoms of a UTI. These may include:
- Frequent urge to urinate, even when you have little urine in your bladder
- Pain or burning while urinating
- Dark, cloudy, or reddish-colored urine
- Bad smelling urine
- Pain or discomfort in your lower abdomen (belly)
- Weakness
- Fatigue
How to prepare
You don't need any special preparations for this test. If your provider has ordered other urine or blood tests, you may need to fast (not eat or drink) for several hours before the test. Your provider will let you know if there are any special instructions to follow.
Sample type
Urine
Other names for this test
microscopic urine analysis, microscopic examination of urine, urine test, urine analysis, UA
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