Nechiporenko urine test (cell count)
urine cell count · quantitative urine microscopy · midstream urine test · Nechiporenko test
This is a test of your morning urine. It is common in Russia and nearby countries. The lab counts white cells, red cells, and casts in a set amount of urine.
If a routine urine test showed changes, for kidney and urinary tract problems, or to check treatment.
⏱ Duration: collecting takes 5 minutes; results usually come in 1 day
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- The day before. Usually avoid foods that color urine, like beets and bright berries. No alcohol and no hard workouts.
- Periods. The test is usually not done during your period. Move it. Ask your doctor.
- Container. A sterile container from a pharmacy or the lab.
- Medicines. Do not stop them on your own. Tell your doctor what you take.
What to bring
- The container with urine
- Your test request form
- Your ID
How it goes
- In the morning, right after waking, wash with warm water, no soap
- Pee the first few seconds into the toilet
- Catch the middle part in the container
- Finish peeing into the toilet
- Close the container and take it to the lab within 1 to 2 hours
What you'll feel
- Nothing unpleasant
Afterwards
- Results usually come the next day
- Your doctor will explain the results
Common questions
How is this different from a routine urine test?
It counts cells exactly in 1 mL of urine. This helps show what a routine test shows unclearly.
Why the middle part of the stream?
The first part washes away cells from the skin. The middle part better shows what is in your kidneys and bladder.