Doctors. Wen u start with new

ellie2000

Why do the need a sample from u now? They didn't used to at the beginning

ellie2000

Or is it just for the very older ppl

Former Member

Hi there @ellie2000,

Would you be able to give us a bit more detail about this situation and your concerns? This helps us to provide you with the right guidance.

ellie2000

Do u hav to provide Ur DNA Nd y? In a little pot

ellie2000

Wee, or is tht too rude. Thts why I put it In other words 😊

Former Member

Hi Ellie,

Was this for an appointment for a particular reason, or just an appointment as you were new to the practice. Wee samples can be helpful for GPs, they can test wee to see if there is any protein, glucose or blood in your wee that could be causing certain symptoms and they can use it to diagnose certain conditions for example UTIs. They can't get your DNA from a wee sample and they should only ask for a sample if they want to check for something. If you have any concerns about giving a sample though you can always speak to the doctor.

ellie2000

The starting up for doctors, is it new thing thing they do now, do they mix it in their drinks afterwards, so not to waste it

Former Member

I'm not entirely sure Ellie, maybe it's just what the Dr surgery does, I'm sure if you ask someone at the Docotrs they can tell you why they ask for a sample. As someone who works in a lab and handles wee samples, I can promise you we don't mix it in our drinks, i'm sure that wouldn't taste very nice We actually keep the samples for around 4 days in a special fridge and then when we have done the tests we need to on it, it gets thrown out in a medical waste bin.