Learning outcomes
By the end of this section, you should know how to:
prepare the patient for this nursing practice
collect the equipment required
carry out testing of the urine.
Background knowledge required
Revision of the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, with special reference to the formation of urine
Revision of the manufacturer’s instructions for the chemical reagents to be used
Revision of local policy on urine testing.
Indications and rationale for testing urine
Testing urine involves assessing the constituents of the urine by observational, biochemical and mechanical means:
to aid in the diagnosis of disease
to assist in the monitoring of disease and treatment
to assist in the assessment of the health of an individual
to exclude pathology.

1. Clean, dry container for the urine sample
2. Bottle of reagent strips (Multistix SG8 and Multistix SG10 are the most commonly used reagent strips; Wilson 2005)
3. Jug for volume measurement
4. Bedpan or urinal
5. Watch with a second hand
6. Trolley, tray or adequate surface for equipment
7. Receptacle for soiled disposable items
8. Disposable gloves.


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