Urinalysis for Ethylene glycol poisoning
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Ethylene glycol poisoning. Learn what it measures, how to prepare, and what results can tell a provider. Educational content only - not a diagnosis.
Order a Urinalysis Test
Lab testing is available through our partner network. Order online and visit a local collection site. No doctor's order or insurance required.
- Sample type
- Urine
- Typical turnaround
- 1-2 business days
- Preparation
- First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
Why the urinalysis may be ordered for Ethylene glycol poisoning
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating Ethylene glycol poisoning, a healthcare provider may order the urinalysis alongside other tests based on your symptoms, history, and physical exam. Test selection and result interpretation are clinical decisions made by a qualified professional.
Symptoms associated with Ethylene glycol poisoning
Cerebral edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain....
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Drowsiness
Abnormal feeling of sleepiness or difficulty staying awake....
Episodic respiratory distress
Information about Episodic respiratory distress....
Facial palsy
Facial nerve palsy is a dysfunction of cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in inability to contr...
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Other tests used to investigate Ethylene glycol poisoning
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the urinalysis used to investigate Ethylene glycol poisoning?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Ethylene glycol poisoning. Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
How should I prepare for the urinalysis?
First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
How long does the urinalysis take?
Results for the urinalysis are typically available within 1-2 business days depending on the laboratory.
Does this website interpret my urinalysis result?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not interpret laboratory results. Discuss all results with a qualified healthcare provider.