Urine test
Urine tests are used, among other things, to detect different disorders that can harm the body, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease or diabetes.
In the laboratory, specialists analyze samples in liquid or solid state, such as feces, looking for alterations in color, concentration and content. The results of these analyses sometimes provide a diagnosis, and, if unclear conclusions are obtained, further tests will be necessary to discover the origin of the problem.
Urine sample testing is done for three main reasons: to assess a person’s general health, to diagnose a disease, and to monitor a disease.
Formats for urine collection
There are two main reasons to use a urine collection container.
The first is when the body is immobilized and it is not possible to go to the bathroom on our own as we would do under normal circumstances. This immobilization may be the result of an accident or a surgical intervention, so it will be necessary to use a container that perfectly adapts to our reality.
The second occurs when we ourselves must take the samples at home while ensuring optimal sterilization and hygiene conditions, and then send them to a testing center.
Among the best urine containers that we can find in pharmacies are those of Acofar brand, which stand out for their great quality at a more competitive price.
The male bottle is a urine analysis bottle that allows for safe, hygienic and convenient collection of urine for immobilized men.
In medicine, 24-hour urine analysis is a common test to estimate the levels of creatinine, protein, and other chemicals a person secretes during that period. For sample collection, the 24-hour urine container is an ideal container, with its 2-litre capacity that preserves and transports a whole day’s worth of urine safely and hygienically.
The spatula container is another collection format that also facilitates the collection of solid samples, such as feces, thanks to its bowl-shaped head. It has a capacity of 100 ml, more than enough for any type of biological sample.
For routine testing, such as pregnancy monitoring, a simple test bottle is more than sufficient to collect the sample.
The bedpan urinal is an excellent container for collecting urine or stool samples from immobilized individuals. Its anatomical design is intended to make it easy to place under the patient.
On the other hand, the vacuum system for urine collection is considered the safest and most hygienic method, both by experts and in the opinion of users, because there is no risk of spillage or contamination when handling and transporting it to the laboratory or health center.
All Acofar analysis containers are sterile, have volumetric markings every 20 ml and have an easy-to-screw cap, providing a high-security hermetic seal.
Pharmacists always recommend buying the best products, such as Acofar urine collection containers, precisely because of the high quality of their materials and the safety they provide.