A urinalysis (or "UA")'s an array of tests performed on urine and one of the most common methods of medical diagnosis. A part of a urinalysis can be performed by using urine dipsticks, in which the test results can be read as color changes. Medical urinalysis A typical medical urinalysis usually includes: a description of color and appearance. specific gravity - normally 1.010 to 1.030. This test detects ion concentration of the urine. Small amounts of protein or ketoacidosis tend to elevate r… (More on Urinalysis)