I've been asked to repeat a urine test anyone know why this might be?

digs · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:05 AM

Hi this will hopefully be my second baby, after 3 m/c and 1 ectopic. I had my 12 week scan and have been asked to repeat my urine test, all the letter says is the dr (not the midwife) has reviewed my results and wants it repeated? I'm guessing protein or sugars. Anyone else have any experience? My dr's is closed at the mo so can't call and ask. Have left a message for midwife because I thought it strange the dr had requested it not here??

akerie · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:05 AM

They might be looking for protein in your urine......

MrsBertie · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:12 AM

Probably protein, there can be a trace if any cells from your skin have gotten into the sample. Try to get a good midstream sample and remember to 'wipe and spread' before doing the wee (sorry if tmi but no one ever really tells you how you are supposed to do a wee sample to get the best results!)

digs · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:12 AM

what does that mean so early on - I know its scary later on?!

auntylolo · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:14 AM

Or it could be they detected a hint of infection, and want to check on it? Or maybe the first sample was contaminated? It could be any number of things, but I doubt it's anything to worry about

MrsBertie · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:18 AM

Like I said its usually contamination, but urine shows a lot of things. It can give you an early clue about infections, gestational diabetes, and kidney problems. Just repeat the sample, make it a good un, and it'll more than likely be nothing.

digs · Mar 26th, 2012, 08:22 AM

been so chilled out this time because it just feels right, I was the same with my little boy so calm and relaxed. Everything went so well with him after the nightmares we had getting to that stage, thought this one would be the same, right fingers crossed its just me rushing after my scan desperate for a wee and messed it up!!!!

Thanks - I had forgotten how much help this wonderful site can be. Good luck all.xx

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digs Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 583	I've been asked to repeat a urine test anyone know why this might be? Hi this will hopefully be my second baby, after 3 m/c and 1 ectopic. I had my 12 week scan and have been asked to repeat my urine test, all the letter says is the dr (not the midwife) has reviewed my results and wants it repeated? I'm guessing protein or sugars. Anyone else have any experience? My dr's is closed at the mo so can't call and ask. Have left a message for midwife because I thought it strange the dr had requested it not here??

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Mar 26th, 2012, 08:05 AM	#2
akerie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wichita,Ks Posts: 909	They might be looking for protein in your urine......

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MrsBertie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 457	Probably protein, there can be a trace if any cells from your skin have gotten into the sample. Try to get a good midstream sample and remember to 'wipe and spread' before doing the wee (sorry if tmi but no one ever really tells you how you are supposed to do a wee sample to get the best results!)

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Mar 26th, 2012, 08:12 AM	#4
digs Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 583	what does that mean so early on - I know its scary later on?!

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Mar 26th, 2012, 08:14 AM	#5
auntylolo Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Durham, England Posts: 939	Or it could be they detected a hint of infection, and want to check on it? Or maybe the first sample was contaminated? It could be any number of things, but I doubt it's anything to worry about

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Mar 26th, 2012, 08:18 AM	#6
MrsBertie Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 457	Like I said its usually contamination, but urine shows a lot of things. It can give you an early clue about infections, gestational diabetes, and kidney problems. Just repeat the sample, make it a good un, and it'll more than likely be nothing.

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Mar 26th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#7
digs Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 583	been so chilled out this time because it just feels right, I was the same with my little boy so calm and relaxed. Everything went so well with him after the nightmares we had getting to that stage, thought this one would be the same, right fingers crossed its just me rushing after my scan desperate for a wee and messed it up!!!! Thanks - I had forgotten how much help this wonderful site can be. Good luck all.xx

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