Test Negative Diabetes But Positive Glucose In Urine
The glucose urine test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a urine sample. The presence of glucose in the urine is called glycosuria or glucosuria.
See also:
Glucose test - blood Glucose test - CSF Home glucose monitoring
Alternative Names
Urine sugar test; Urine glucose test; Glucosuria test
How the test is performed
A urine sample is needed. For information on collecting a urine sample, see
Usually, the health care provider checks for glucose in the urine...
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