Glucose, Urine (Quantitative)
This test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) present in your urine, which can help detect or monitor conditions like diabetes or kidney issues.
["Urine glucose levels can signal high blood sugar or kidney problems."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 1505-7
- Short code
- Glucose 1h p 50 g Glc PO Ur-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Glucose 1h p 50 g Glc PO Ur-mCnc
- Category
- glucose
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile urine container
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 70
- Ref high
- 100
- Critical range
- 50 N/A – 400 N/A
- Fasting
- true
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82947
- SNOMED
- 260395008
- Specimen volume
- 10 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like frequent urination, excessive thirst, or unexplained weight changes. It’s also used to screen for diabetes, monitor blood sugar control in people with diabetes, or check for kidney function.
When to Expect Results
Results are typically available within 1 to 3 business days, depending on your lab’s processing time. Follow-up instructions from your provider will guide when to discuss results.
What to Expect During the Test
You’ll collect a urine sample in a clean container at home or at a lab. No special preparation is needed, but avoid eating sugary foods or drinks for 30 minutes before testing if instructed.
Common Causes of Abnormal Results
High urine glucose levels may occur with untreated diabetes, kidney disease, or conditions causing excessive sugar in the blood. Low levels are less common but could indicate severe dehydration or certain metabolic disorders.
Reference range
Fasting: 70-100 mg/dLN/A
Fasting for 8-12 hours required. Water is permitted. Avoid chewing gum and smoking before the test.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
This test helps identify glucose spillage in urine, which can indicate impaired kidney function or uncontrolled diabetes. It’s a simple screening tool but should be interpreted alongside blood glucose monitoring and clinical symptoms.
Short name
Urine Glucose Test
Frequently asked questions
Will I need to fast before this test?
Can I drink water before giving my urine sample?
What does a positive urine glucose test mean?
Sources
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