24 hours
Colorimetric UV test Enzymatic reference method with hexokinas
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures total urinary glucose over 24 hours. Evaluates renal glycosuria or diabetes.
24 hour urine
1 mL
Collect urine in a dark botlle preserved by adding 5 mL of glacial acetic acid to the container before collection.
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Collect urine in a dark botlle preserved by adding 5 mL of glacial acetic acid to the container before collection. Unpreserved urine samples may lose up to 40% of their glucose after 24 hour storage at room temperature
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Without preservative - 1 day on ice, with preservative: 3 days at 2-8 °C |