URINE TEST FOR DIABETES
Conducting urine tests for diabetes is not meant to diagnose diabetes, but it measures the levels of sugars in a diabetic person. To be able to efficiently understand the procedures for conducting urinalysis on a diabetes patient, the setting of objectives is essential. For these study, the goals set are; to understand the urine sample collection technique for diabetes, to be able to perform a urinalysis test for diabetes effectively, to be able to analyze the results of the urinalysis test for diabetes and to understand the impact of storage of the sample collected for further testing.
Case study
Mary Robinson, a 56-year-old who is suffering from diabetes, is required to conduct a urinalysis often. Before the conduction of the test, she has to drink a lot of water to produce the sample of urine needed and clean the genital area to avoid contamination of the sample with bacteria. The collection of the sample is done using a labeled plastic cup through the ‘clean catch’ method to preventprevent contamination.
Analytic considerations
The test is conducted by dipping a color-sensitive dipstick in the sample. The results of the test may be interfered with the taking of medications that may interfere with sugar levels. To enhance the quality of the results, it is good to ensure that that the dipstick canister is well closed hence no entry of moisture.
Significance of testing results
The final results are attained by comparing the color result with that provided in a chart.
Usually, glucose levels range from 0-15mg/DL. Any glucose levels above that depict high sugar levels in the blood.
Post-analytic considerations (e.g., storage impacts for further testing)
If at all, you want to collect the sample and do the experiment later, it is good to adhere to the appropriate storage instructions. To begin with, storage of the urine used should be done on a tightly sealed-labeled container. The sample should be kept in a refrigerator at a temperature of 39F.