Virtsassa

Virtsa means urine in Finnish, and virtsassa is the inessive form meaning “in urine.” In medical and laboratory contexts, virtsassa is commonly used to describe the presence of substances or findings within a urine sample. The phrase appears in urinalysis reports and clinical notes to indicate what is detected in the urine rather than in the bloodstream or tissues.

In urinalysis, several substances may be reported as being found virtsassa. Glukoosi virtsassa (glucose in urine) can indicate hyperglycemia or diabetes when the kidneys are overwhelmed by glucose. Proteiini virtsassa (protein in urine) or proteinuria can reflect kidney disease, hypertension, or other conditions. Ketoneja virtsassa (ketones in urine) may arise from fasting, prolonged exercise, or uncontrolled diabetes. Veris virtsassa (blood in urine) or hematuria can signal urinary tract injury, stones, infection, or kidney disease. Leukosyytti virtsassa (white blood cells in urine) may point to inflammation or infection, while bakteereja virtsassa (bacteria in urine) suggests a urinary tract infection.

Samples are collected as part of a urinalysis, typically using a clean-catch midstream method, and analyzed chemically (dipstick) and microscopically. Results must be interpreted in clinical context, as false positives and negatives can occur due to contamination, menstruation, hydration status, or recent medications.

Virtsassa thus serves as a concise descriptor in Finnish medical language for substances or abnormalities detected in urine, aiding diagnosis and monitoring across a range of conditions. See also virtsanalyysi (urinalysis) and proteinuuria (proteinuria) for related concepts.