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The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Kidney infection includes: 1  Urine tests. 2  X-rays.
Imaging Tests to Diagnose Kidney Stones. Imaging tests used to diagnose kidney stones include ultrasound, KUB (plain abdominal x-ray), intravenous pyelogram (IVP), retrograde pyelogram, and computed tomography (CT) scan. Ultrasound. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of internal structures (e.g., organs, kidney stones). Ultrasound can detect a dilated (stretched) upper urinary tract and kidney caused by a stone lodged in the ureter, but usually cannot detect small stones, especially those located outside the kidney. It is the preferred imaging method for kidney stone patients who are pregnant. Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)