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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Laboratory Findings[edit | edit source]

A test often performed is the measurement of bladder capacity and residual urine for evidence of poorly functioning bladder muscles.

Other tests include:

* Stress test \- the patient relaxes, then coughs vigorously as the doctor watches for loss of urine [1].
* Urinalysis \- urine is tested for evidence of infection, urinary stones, or other contributing causes.
* Blood tests \- blood is taken, sent to a laboratory, and examined for substances related to causes of incontinence.

Patients are often asked to keep a diary for a day or more, up to a week, to record the pattern of voiding, noting times and the amounts of urine produced.

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ "Diagnosis of Urinary Incontinence - American Family Physician".

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