Glucose in Urine (Automated Dipstick)
This test measures whether glucose (sugar) appears in your urine, often checked as part of a general health screening or to monitor conditions like diabetes.
["Detects elevated sugar levels in urine that may signal diabetes or other metabolic issues."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 59156-0
- Short code
- Glucose Ur Strip.auto-sCnc
- Synonyms
- Glucose Ur Strip.auto-sCnc
- 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
- Method
- test-strip-automated
- 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
How the Test Works
Your urine sample is tested using an automated dipstick method. A small pad on the strip reacts with glucose if present, producing a color change that the machine reads automatically. This method is quick and non-invasive but may not detect very low or very high glucose levels accurately.
When You Might Need This Test
Doctors may order this test to screen for diabetes, check for kidney problems, or monitor blood sugar levels in people with known diabetes. It can also be part of routine health checks or during pregnancy.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You’ll likely be asked to provide a fresh urine sample, often collected in a clean container. If you’re pregnant or have certain conditions, your doctor may give specific instructions.
What the Results Mean
Results are qualitative (positive or negative) and indicate whether glucose was detected in your urine. A positive result suggests your body may be producing more glucose than it can handle, which can happen with diabetes or other conditions.
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.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Urine Glucose Test
Frequently asked questions
Why might my urine glucose test come back positive?
What if my urine glucose test is negative?
How often should I get this test?
Sources
- 1
- 2Lab Tests OnlineSource
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