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Urinalysis
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Common Questions
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1. How long does it take to get results for urinalysis?
2. Is the time of day a factor when collecting a urine sample?
3. Are there home test kits available?
1. How long does it take to get results for urinalysis?
This depends on the laboratory and the equipment used. Usually, once the specimen is in the laboratory, the test takes approximately 30 minutes or less to complete.
2. Is the time of day a factor when collecting a urine sample?
Because this is a general screening test, time is usually not important, although a first morning void is usually preferred. However, if your doctor is looking for a specific finding, he may ask that you collect a sample at a specific time. For example, if he is looking for the excretion of glucose, it’s better to collect a specimen after a meal. If he is looking for low levels of protein, it’s better to collect a concentrated specimen, such as a first morning specimen.
3. Are there home test kits available?
Kits to perform a urinalysis are not available because the test requires special equipment and technical skills. However, some commercial testing strips can be purchased at a pharmacy to perform part of the chemical examination, such as urine pH, urine glucose, and urine ketones.
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This article was last reviewed on
May 9, 2005.
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