Quick question on urine test result

# The renal threshold for glucose is approximately 10 mmol/L but varies in individuals between 8 and 12 mmol/L. The threshold is lower in children and pregnant women, who are therefore more likely to have false positive results, and higher in the elderly and those with renal impairment, who are therefore more likely to have false negative results. Fluid intake may also affect glycosuria.
# The level of glycosuria represents an average of blood glucose levels since the patient last passed urine. Collecting a sample soon after emptying the bladder helps to reduce this problem.

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Urine does not normally contain glucose. If the blood glucose level goes above a certain level, then some glucose 'spills' through the kidneys into the urine. A simple 'dipstick' test can detect glucose in a sample of urine. If you have glucose in your urine, you are likely to have diabetes.

However, some people have kidneys that are more 'leaky', and glucose may leak into urine with a normal blood level. Therefore, if your urine contains any glucose you should have a blood test to measure the blood level of glucose to confirm, or rule out, diabetes.

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