How to read a routine urine test during pregnancy

Urine routine laboratory test during pregnancy generally need to pay attention to several important indicators, such as urine protein, erythrocyte occult blood, white blood cells and other indicators, the specific interpretation needs to be carried out by the doctor. 1. Urine protein: generally there is no protein in normal urine, but if there is urine protein in the urine of pregnant women, it may be related to hypertension in pregnancy, or a combination of kidney-related diseases, and further examination is required. 2. Erythrocytic occult blood: If red blood cells appear in the urine, it may be related to preeclampsia, urinary tract stones and so on. 3. Leukocytes: If urine routine shows increased leukocytes, there may be the presence of infection or contamination by secretions. Therefore, pregnant women’s urine routine labs can usually start by focusing on the above indicators, and if there is any abnormality, they should seek further medical attention for further examination.