The National Kidney Foundation. The Dialysis Technician Program at the Manhattan Institute is designed to prepare you for employment in any medical setting, such as hospitals, dialysis centers, nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
A urine tests is used to assess bladder or kidney infections, diabetes, dehydration and preeclampsia by screening for high levels of sugars, proteins, ketones and bacteria. High levels of sugars may suggest gestational diabetes, which may develop around the 20th week of pregnancy.f protein is found in your urine late in pregnancy this may be a sign of preeclampsia. You healthcare provider will examine you for preeclampsia if: Consistent levels of sugar (glucose) are detected You have high blood pressure You have swelling in your face and hands.
Blood or protein in the urine may cause false-positive pregnancy results. Urine hCG tests may give a false-negative result if the urine is too diluted or if testing is done too soon in the pregnancy. Certain drugs such as diuretics and promethazine (an antihistamine) may cause false-negative urine results.