title: Laboratory studies in the evaluation of urologic disease: Part I.
abstract: This is the first of a two-part article reviewing basic laboratory, imaging, endoscopic, urodynamic, and miscellaneous studies used for screening and diagnosis of urologic disease. Normal values, recommended collection procedures, and interpretation of results are also reviewed. This initial installment deals with laboratory tests used in urologic disease.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Karen A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Hanson
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000652:urine; D005260:Female; D018237:Germinoma / Q000097:blood; D006728:Hormones / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories; D008297:Male; D012661:Semen / Q000166:cytology; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000097:blood; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000652:urine; D014571:Urologic Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000652:urine
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D006728:Hormones