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Urine sample from non-potty-trained 2yo??

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Greensleeves · 23/08/2006 09:55

Does anyone know how I can collect a first morning urin sample from a 2yo? We need one for his allergy tests tomorrow, apparently. He was only 2 on Saturday and isn't trained at all. I've given him a potty to sit on and play with but he's never shown any interest in weeing in it, and I haven't pushed him, because I think he's too young. Does anyone have any idea how I can get a wee sample from him, and will they still be able to test him for sesame seed allergy if we turn up without one?

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Jimjams2 · 23/08/2006 09:56

Follow them round and catch it in the container. . Done it with all 3 of mine before toilet training and its the only way. If they're not toilet trained its hard to get a proper first of the day, but I just made sure no drink/breakfast was given until we'd collected something. m

LIZS · 23/08/2006 09:57

Ask the chemist if they have an adhesive sample bag you can use inside his nappy. You then collect, detach and snip the corner to transfer into a sterile container.

Jimjams2 · 23/08/2006 09:59

We never managed to get one of those, all we were offered was something that soaks up urine, so no use. They only seemed to do adult sizes.

Pamina3 · 23/08/2006 10:02

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Jimjams2 · 23/08/2006 10:05

Apparently boy bags are not available for littlies (honestly over the last 4 years tried 2 different GPs 2 hospitals and 2 local pharmacies!!)

Pamina3 · 23/08/2006 10:06

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Jimjams2 · 23/08/2006 10:17

I know, but I always singger when I hear the thing about boy bags because honestly we have tried to track down these mythical creatures repeatedly! Perhaps its something I should stock, mut be easy to make! If anyoje finds any please let me know!

BROWNY · 23/08/2006 10:23

Greensleaves, you CAN get sample bags for toddler boys from your G.P. My ds2 who was 2 in May, my G.P. gave me some of these bags so he could test for a urine infection. They were very easy to use, my son didn't even feel it when I took it off.

I have a spare, sealed bag you can have if you CAT me your e-mail address and details. I could post if off for you today if it's any good to you.

It is called a U-Bag by the way. HTH

BROWNY · 23/08/2006 10:34

bumping up for Greensleaves, (if you want me to catch the lunch-time post)

topsy1 · 23/08/2006 11:40

had to get a sample from my 21 mth old yesterday and was given a sterile pad (looked like a st) - had an adhesive stip on back and i stuck it into his nappy and waited. was given it by the hopsital - wonder if the gp would have one? very easy indeed!

Jimjams2 · 23/08/2006 11:47

I don';t think the pad is any good for allergy testing (that's what we were offered with ds3 from the GP - we needed a sample for the autism research unit- similar to allergy testing) and they said it wasn't any good for that. If you can get a bag I would go for that, although catching it is easier than it sounds (we needed mid stream which was an advatage of catching it).

BROWNY · 23/08/2006 19:16

I've just received your e-mail greensleeves, please e-mail me back, thanks

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