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Can you determine gender through urine analysis?
No, gender cannot be determined through urine analysis. Gender is a social and cultural identity, while urine analysis is a medical test that looks at the chemical composition of urine.
Can you tell a blood type by a urine sample?
No, you cannot determine a person's blood type from a urine sample. Blood type is determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells, which are not present in urine. To determine blood type, a blood sample is needed for testing.
What do they check for in urine to determine if sample is real?
Water, salt, no food colouring and the stale smell.
What are Nine types of urine specimens that can be collected?
Random urine sample First morning urine sample Midstream clean-catch urine sample 24-hour urine collection Timed urine sample Postprandial urine sample Suprapubic aspiration specimen Catheterized urine specimen Pediatric urine bag specimen
How is a strep infection diagnosed from a urine sample?
Strep infection is not diagnosed from a urine sample.
Why might a physician send a urine sample to a lab for a culture?
A physician may send a urine sample to a lab for culture to identify and determine the type of bacteria causing a urinary tract infection. This information helps in selecting appropriate antibiotics for treatment.
Is there any way to test your blood sugar other than taking a blood sample?
Yes, you can test your blood sugar through a urine sample. The sample is checked with a colored dipstick that measures the presence of glucose in the urine. The blood sugar test with the blood sample is more accurate and more conventional.
What is Suprapubic bladder aspiration?
a technique that is sometimes used to collect urine from infants younger than six months. The doctor withdraws urine from the bladder into a syringe through a needle inserted through the skin over the bladder.
How is a urine culture and sensitivity collected?
A urine culture and sensitivity test is typically collected through a clean-catch midstream urine sample. The patient is instructed to clean the genital area with a provided antiseptic wipe, then urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the midstream urine into a sterile container. The sample should be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible for analysis to identify any bacteria and determine their sensitivity to antibiotics. Proper collection is crucial to avoid contamination and ensure accurate results.
Why is boric acid inside a urine sample bottle?
Boric acid is used as a preservative in urine sample bottles to prevent the growth of bacteria and preserve the integrity of the sample for testing. It helps to maintain the pH of the urine and keep it stable until it can be analyzed.
Does menstruating contaminate urine sample?
It is very common for a person who is menstruating to contaminate a urine sample. Of course, contaminated urine samples are very common in general.
Does heroin and endone show in urine sample?
Both will show in a urine sample if tests are done to look for those drugs.
