Thoroughly wash the area around the urethra. For males, the entire penis can be placed in the bag and the adhesive attached to the skin. For females, the bag is placed over the labia. Check your baby frequently and remove the bag after the infant has urinated into it. The urine is drained into a container for transport back to the health care provider.
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique.
The urine is placed on specially treated paper and exposed to an electric current. Collection of the first morning urine, which is the most concentrated, may be advised. This test involves only normal urination, and there is no discomfort. There are no risks. However, the presence of protein in the urine can indicate a multitude of disorders.