Things You'll Need:
- Home test (optional--for ketone test only)
- Urine cup
- Bathroom
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Step 1
Follow your doctor's instructions. He will usually give you a printed sheet. You may have to fast, avoid certain foods or drink a certain quantity of water before the test.
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Step 2
Ask your doctor any questions you may have, such as what tests are being done and what results she expects to see.
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Step 3
Tell your doctor if you have or are expecting your monthly period. Urinalysis cannot be done during this time.
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Step 4
Inform your doctor of all the medications you are taking, including over-the-counter remedies such as aspirin, vitamins or iron. He may recommend that you temporarily stop taking medicines that may interfere with the accuracy of the test
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Step 5
Wash your genitals thoroughly before you go in for the test, or use a cleaning cloth in the restroom just before taking the test.
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Step 1
Take the cup provided into the bathroom.
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Step 2
Allow a small amount of urine to flow into the toilet before you use the cup. This provides a "clean catch" sample that will give more accurate results. Be careful not to let the cup overflow.
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Step 3
Cover and place the urine sample where you have been told to put it. Often there is a small compartment with a sliding door in the bathroom wall just for this use.
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Step 4
Ask your doctor to go over the results with you. Tests may detect cloudy or dark urine (due to water restriction), high specific gravity (too much solid material indicates dehydration from vomiting or low liquid intake), very high or very low blood sugar (may mean poor nutrition) or ketones (which appear when all body fat has been used up).
