Description
Why It’s Done:
This test is mainly used to:
• Detect uncontrolled diabetes by identifying glucose in the urine
• Screen for galactosemia or other metabolic disorders in newborns
• Evaluate conditions where sugars like lactose, fructose, or galactose might be present in the urine due to enzyme deficiencies
Sample Collection:
• A random urine sample is typically collected.
• The test checks for the presence of reducing substances through a chemical reaction that causes a color change in the urine sample.
