Reducing Sugars
48 hours
Benedict’s copper reduction reaction
Result Interpretation: Negative: < 250 mg/dL Borderline cases: 250 to 500 mg/dL Positive cases: > 500 mg/dL
Must provide copy of Emirates ID or Passport, if patient is a baby copy of parents Emirates ID or Passport.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Screen for carbohydrate malabsorption or metabolic disorders in urine or stool.
Stool
At least 1 gram/mL
Universal Sterile container
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |