Detection of Urinary Sugars and Reducing Substances

Specimen Processing for Urine Sugar Testing

Prompt testing (within one hour of collection of the urine sample) or refrigeration of the specimen is necessary because the glycolytic enzymes from the cells and bacteria, if present, will decrease the sugar in the urine.

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