Urinalysis glucose monitoring

Q87 Urinalysis for glucose monitoring is a good indicator of hypogly-caemia or hyperglycaemia. Blood glucose concentrations should be maintained at a constant level. 

B. Other useful laboratory studies for severe intoxication include electrolytes, glucose, BUN, creatinine, CPK, urinalysis, ECG monitoring, and chest x-ray. 

Parameters to monitor Perform the following laboratory tests prior to and periodically during lithium therapy Serum creatinine complete blood count urinalysis sodium and potassium fasting glucose electrocardiogram and thyroid function tests. Check lithium serum levels twice weekly until dosage is stabilized. Once steady state has been reached, monitor the level weekly. Once the patient is on maintenance therapy, the level may be checked every 2 to 3 months. 

B. Other useful laboratory studies include electrolytes, lactate, ethanol, glucose, BUN, creatinine, calcium, hepatic transaminases, urinalysis (for crystals and Wood s lamp examination), measured osmolality, arterial blood gases, and ECG monitoring. Serum beta-hydroxybutyrate levels may help distinguish ethylene glycol poisoning from alcoholic ketoacidosis, which may also cause increased anion and osmolar gaps. (Patients with alcoholic ke-... 

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