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URINALYSIS
Urinalysis involves laboratory examination and testing of a Urine
Sample to measure its components and characteristics. Urine provides
a unique source of information about your body chemistry because,
many biochemical processes produce residues, that are excreted in
the urine. Analysis of the excreted substances, provides an excellent
way to monitor your body’s metabolic health.
The tests performed, assist in monitoring adrenal function, calcium
& vitamin C levels, digestive function and bowel toxicity, acid-base
levels, concentration of urine and, markers for disease processes
as well as oxidation rates and need for anti-oxidants. A Urinalysis
gives the clinician a good indication of metabolic responses occurring
in the body. The complete urinalysis measures the following: |
Urine Specimens for Monitoring Body Metabolism:
Preparation for Collection Urine
Sample:
To obtain accurate information from your urine specimen, please
follow these recommendations for 24 hours prior to catching the
urine specimen:
- Eliminate all nutritional supplements.
- Continue with any prescription medications
from your medical doctors, however, please ensure that medications
are listed on the Health Record.
- Eliminate gum and breath mints. Eliminate
alcohol, coffee, tea (black & green), and pop.
- Beets & carrots colour the urine &
skew the visual observation tests.
Collecting Urine Specimens:
Please arrange to follow the above instructions and bring your
urine sample to the clinic at your first appointment.
- Use only the specimen cup provided.
- If you have lost your cup and absolutely cannot
obtain a replacement, then rinse a clean glass jar with boiling
water and allow to air dry. Make sure the lid fits tightly to
avoid spilling, and seal in baggie.
- Catch only the first morning’s voiding
(after 3:00 A.M.), wait until mid-stream to catch the sample.
- Fill the specimen cup to at least ½ full.
Tighten the lid of the specimen cup firmly and package, by sealing
into the baggie to avoid leakage.
Transporting Urine Specimens:
Do not allow the urine to sit at room temperature. Refrigerate
until time to go to the clinic.
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