What is a urine sample?

When you go to see your doctor or nurse, they may ask you take a urine sample.

You will be given a little pot and asked to wee into it.

Ask your carers/ parents if you need help, as they will be able help you.

Your doctor or nurse will send this off for tests.

In your urine they can test to see if there are things in it that shouldn’t be. Such as;

• Blood
• Glucose (sugar)
• Bacteria

If your urine shows the above your doctor or nurse will be able to help you.

You may be given antibiotics

Or have further tests.

If your urine is dark this shows you may be dehydrated.

You should drink more water.

Your urine might be dark due to medication you take, blood in your urine or the foods you eat.

You should talk to your doctor or nurse to make them aware.

The normal colour of urine is yellow.

Some medication/vitamins can make your urine bright yellow. This is nothing to worry about but your doctor should be aware.

If your urine is clear this shows you drink a lot of fluids and this is ok too.

If sugar is in your urine, your urine may smell sweet.

If you have bacteria in your urine, it may give a bad smell.

Tell your doctor or nurse if your urine smells.