Urine and stool

Checks your urine for infection, sugar, protein or other kidney and urinary problems. Preparation: first morning urine, midstream, in a sterile cup.

Looks for bacteria in the urine and identifies the type, to choose the right antibiotic. Preparation: first morning urine, midstream, after washing and before starting antibiotics.

All urine from one day is collected to measure how much protein the kidneys lose. Preparation: we give you the container and instructions; pick it up beforehand.

Using a 24-hour urine collection and a blood sample, it measures precisely how well the kidneys filter. Preparation: 24-hour urine (we provide the container and instructions) and a blood sample the day you drop it off.

Detects small amounts of protein in the urine; useful to protect the kidneys in people with diabetes or high blood pressure. Preparation: first morning urine.

Detects the pregnancy hormone in urine. Preparation: preferably first morning urine.

Detects 5 groups of substances in urine. Mostly used for employment requirements. Preparation: the sample is collected here; bring a photo ID.

Looks for intestinal parasites in a stool sample. Preparation: fresh sample in a clean container; if serial, 3 samples on different days. Do not use laxatives beforehand.

Detects blood in the stool that is not visible to the eye; used in colon screening. Preparation: for 3 days before, avoid red meat, vitamin C supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Examines a stool sample under the microscope to help find the cause of diarrhea. Preparation: fresh sample in a clean container.