For the urine test, urine color varies greatly, whether you're healthy or ill. Tell the technician, nurse or doctor if urine appears red, cloudy, smoky or has any other strange appearance or color. For the blood test, you will see the technician, nurse or doctor, the basket or tray to hold the equipment, the needles, syringes, collecting tubes and bandages. Many drugs and foods affect the smell and other characteristics of urine. Report any unusual odors to the technician, nurse or doctor.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Collecting a urine specimen should not cause pain. If it does, notify the technician, nurse or doctor. Equipment used Needles, syringes and heparinized collecting tubes. Sterile disposable equipment prevents contamination or spread of infection. There is no risk of becoming infected with the hepatitis virus, AIDS virus or any other germ.