You may be asked not to take this medication before the test. Tell the technician, nurse or doctor if urine appears red, cloudy, smoky or has any other strange appearance or color. Many drugs and foods affect the smell and other characteristics of urine. Report any unusual odors to the technician, nurse or doctor. If it does, notify the technician, nurse or doctor.
Most laboratories prefer random urine specimens.
If you use the available self-test, follow directions provided by the manufacturer. Test urine immediately after collecting the specimen. Resume taking any medications that were withheld before the test. Return to pretest activities right away. Resume normal diet.