Ascending Urethrography (ASU), in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

If you take NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac) or ACE inhibitors, inform your doctor. These can transiently elevate creatinine and your doctor may advise a brief pause if clinically safe.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Book the earliest available morning slot. For fasting tests, an overnight fast followed by a morning draw represents the optimal balance between adequate fasting duration and test accuracy.

Single standalone test:

Ascending Urethrography (ASU). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Ascending Urethrography (ASU)?

Ascending Urethrography (ASU) is ordered when a doctor needs objective laboratory data to confirm a diagnosis, follow up a previously abnormal result, or complete a pre-operative assessment.

Who should get Ascending Urethrography (ASU) done in Kolkata?

Kolkata's high diabetes and hypertension burden translates into elevated chronic kidney disease risk. Monsoon waterborne infections can also trigger acute kidney injury. Residents of Howrah and Behala, where water quality varies seasonally, face additional renal risk during the monsoon. Ascending Urethrography (ASU) is an imaging study often ordered by urologists when patients have weak urine flow, painful or frequent urination, blood in the urine, or a history of urethral injury or surgery. It is used to find strictures, leaks, fistulas, diverticula, and trauma-related damage. Adults above 30 in Kolkata benefit from periodic health screening that includes Ascending Urethrography (ASU) as part of a broader preventive panel. Residents of New Town, Behala, and across the city with chronic conditions, those on long-term medication, and individuals with a relevant family history should test at the frequency their specialist recommends.

What conditions can Ascending Urethrography (ASU) help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through Ascending Urethrography (ASU) depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do Ascending Urethrography (ASU) results mean?

Creatinine above 1.2 mg/dL (women) or 1.4 mg/dL (men): reduced kidney filtration. eGFR above 90: normal. eGFR 60–89: mildly reduced , monitor annually. eGFR 45–59: moderately reduced , nephrology referral advised. eGFR below 30: severely reduced , requires active nephrology management. Blood urea above 40 mg/dL alongside elevated creatinine confirms chronic kidney disease.

How often should Ascending Urethrography (ASU) be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after Ascending Urethrography (ASU) results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.