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Topic: What should urine look like after sitting hours in a jar?

susank
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OK - so I am trying the "poor man's" urine test for Porphyria.

Today's second bathroom visit I collected urine in a little jar.

Put it outside in the sun - lid off - for hours.

Just brought it in after dark and was surprised to see that it had "separated". If I jostle the jar it looks like little clouds at the bottom.

Or cotton - but it's not toilet paper.

Epithelial cells? To be expected? Or? Thanks.

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Pos.Bb culture 2012
Labcorp - no bands ever
Igenex - Neg. 4 times
With overall bands:
IGM 18,28,41,66 IND: 23-25,34,39
IGG 41,58 IND: 39
Bart H IGG 40

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GretaM
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Not sure...

But I am curious as to whether it turned purple for you Susan.

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Lymetoo
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I would say yes to the epithelial cells. Not sure it's to be expected but you can see stuff like that in the urine of IC patients.

I hate to think how that smelled after being in the sun for hours! [dizzy]

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susank
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Did my experiment again today.
Urine did not turn dark either day.

It's cold outside. No smell.

Today's "specimen" was from first bathroom visit.
Same conditions.
Result: No separation. No cloudy anything settled on bottom of jar. Weird.

Interesting about IC patients and the the E. cells. I have IC and have felt "flarish" lately. No more apples I guess. Or tea.

OK - so yesterday I went to the nearby free-standing ER. Got a gram of Rocephin for resp. infection. Interesting - was my first ever IV push - no drip, bag or pump.

While there I had urine tested. All OK per the test. Typical.

The very nice doctor obliged my request - so my urine was sent out for the ALA and PBG Porphyria tests. Will see.

I discussed with him my past-year med intolerances. When talking about Porphyria - he said to be mindful that even if I do not have "P" - that with all my health problems - my metabolism might have changed. Makes sense.

I have never had a doctor mention that possibility.

I lucked out and got a great doctor at that clinic. He believed me when I said I had Lyme disease. No eye rolling. In fact he was interested and sympathetic.

Later I showed him a copy of my positive Bb culture test. I have started carrying a copy in my purse when seeing new doctors. Just in case the subject comes up - like why am I on Abx.

I have proof! I just hope that ALS can defend the test against the CDC!!!!

I think that Rocephin and Ceftin are OK Porphyria/P450-wise.

And in case I have Secondary Porphyria from Chlamydia Pneumonia - I don't think the Cephs would be a problem.

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Pos.Bb culture 2012
Labcorp - no bands ever
Igenex - Neg. 4 times
With overall bands:
IGM 18,28,41,66 IND: 23-25,34,39
IGG 41,58 IND: 39
Bart H IGG 40

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Catgirl
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Member # 31149

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Urine not kept in the fridge will grow bacteria fast. It's sterile when it comes from your body, but grows bacteria in the open air.

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