Understanding Your Urology Test Results
Clear, plain-language clinical guides to common diagnostic tests, imaging scans, and laboratory findings in reconstructive urology.
Medically reviewed by Shervin Badkhshan, MD · Director of Reconstructive Urology at NYU Langone Long Island · 1111 Franklin Ave, 3rd Floor, Garden City, NY
Fertility & Post-Vasectomy Lab Test
Semen Analysis Results Explained
Understand sperm count, motility, morphology, and post-vasectomy results in plain English. Learn why semen parameters naturally fluctuate and why one test is never the whole story.
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Multiparametric MRI Imaging
Prostate MRI & PI-RADS Scores Explained
What does PI-RADS 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 mean on your prostate scan? Understand risk estimation vs. diagnosis, restricted diffusion, and when MRI-guided fusion biopsies are indicated.
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Prostate Health Blood Test
PSA Test Results Explained
An elevated PSA is not a cancer diagnosis. Learn how total PSA, free PSA, percent free PSA, and medication effects (finasteride) clarify your true prostate risk.
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Endocrine & Hormone Blood Panel
Testosterone & Hormone Results Explained
Comprehensive guide to total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, and estradiol in men. Learn why morning timing matters and how hormones affect fertility.
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Cross-Sectional Imaging / CT
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Results Explained
Demystifying radiology jargon: kidney stone sizing, Bosniak cyst classifications, hydronephrosis, and why incidental findings are almost always harmless.
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In-Office Diagnostic Urine Panel
Urinalysis & Urine Culture Results Explained
What do microscopic blood, bacteria, leukocyte esterase, or ‘mixed flora’ mean? Plain-language guidance on urinary tract infections vs. skin contamination.
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Non-Invasive Diagnostic Ultrasound
Kidney, Bladder & Prostate Ultrasound Results
Understand renal hydronephrosis, simple vs. complex kidney cysts, post-void residual (PVR) volumes, and benign prostate enlargement on ultrasound.
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Testicular & Scrotal Doppler
Scrotal Ultrasound Results Explained
Clear explanations of hydroceles, varicoceles, epididymal cysts, and testicular microlithiasis. Learn what report findings mean and when follow-up is recommended.
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