My doc ordered a 24 hr urine collection for me. While collecting urine for the test I noticed that there were a lot of sediments in it. What could they be? It kinda looked like little sand particles in the bottom of the sterile collection container. Should I be worried or is this normal?
2007-05-18 03:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by SaMaGa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
sediment is normal--if your urine is alkaline its a phosphate sediment; if acidic its a uric acid sediment. You are probably keeping that 24 hours urine in the fridge...which precipitates these sediments out due to cooling.
2007-05-18 11:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Diane A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Dont be worried as there are a few causes to this, as suggested in a previous answer if you are storing the urine for 24 hours it is possible to see "sediments". There is also a possibility of kidney stones, why did the doctor ask for the 24 hour sample in the first place, if you are experiencing pain when urinating then consult your doctor again and make them aware of this. Otherwise and more than likely it is nothing serious or that cant be treated fairly easily.
2007-05-18 13:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by Tracey S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as an addendum to diane a's answer, when the urine is tested, the specimen is centrifuged and the supernatant (the portion of the urine at the top where the sediment has been removed) will actually be tested. therefore, it will not interfere with your test.
2007-05-19 13:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 16:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Your doctor will tell you the results of the testing.
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2007-05-18 03:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weoll.................sediments are common....usually from diet...phosphates and urates..........sometimes calcium.......sometimes,this is the beginning of kidney stones in some people,not all,though........not to worry.....good luck.......
2007-05-18 07:19:40 · answer #6 · answered by Steve B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋