This is a routine investigation carried out on clients during pregnancy, labour and puerperium. Midstream urine is obtained from clients in clean bottle for analysis.
Aims
· Analyse urine sugar to rule out gestational diabetes
· Analyse urine protein to rule out pre-eclampsia
Types
· Urine dipsticks analysis
· Urine analyser analysis (at the laboratory)
Requirements
· Urine dipsticks
· Pair of glove
· Urine sample bottle
· Urine
· Catheter (if necessary)
· Mackintosh apron
Steps
1. Establish rapport (refer steps)
2. Explain procedure (refer steps)
3. Teach client on how to obtain midstream urine
4. Pass urethral catheter to obtain urine sample where necessary
5. Put on mackintosh apron
6. Perform hand hygiene and wear gloves
7. Read instructions on reagent bottle before use
8. Note quantity, colour and sediments of urine sample
9. Smell urine for odour and note (offensive, fishy, fruity/acetone smell etc.)
10. Pick one strip of reagent and dip into urine
11. Remove strip immediately and tap the edge of strip against side of urine container
12. Measure specific gravity of urine
13. Read PH. of urine
14. Compare test area closely with the corresponding colour chart on bottle
15. Dispose off and decontaminate used items
16. Perform hand hygiene
17. Record and report findings to Officer in-charge
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