10 PARAMETER URINE TEST STRIPS

• Glucose
• Protein
• pH
• Leukocytes
• Nitrites
• Ketones
• Bilirubin
• Blood
• Urobilinogen
• Specific Gravity

Glucose

Glucose is normally not present in urine. When glucose is present, the condition is called glucosuria. This often happens if there is abnormally high level of glucose present in the blood.

Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a yellowish pigment found in bile, a fluid produced by the liver. Bilirubin is not present in the urine of normal, healthy individuals. Increased bilirubin levels indicate different forms of liver disease

Ketones

Ketones are produced when the body burns fat for energy or fuel. They are also produced when you lose weight or if there is not enough insulin to help your body use sugar for energy. Ketones are not normally found in the urine.

Specific Gravity

Urine specific gravity is a measure of concentration of all chemical particles in the urine. Reduced specific gravity indicates other renal disorders.

Blood

Blood in the urine is not a normal finding, but it is not uncommon and not necessarily a cause for alarm. Blood is often, but not always, found in the urine of menstruating females.

DIRECTION OF USE

1. Immerse

Immerse the strip into the urine sample and remove immediately by dragging the edge of the strip against the container rim to remove excess urine. If reading the strip visually, start timing. Always use fresh urine specimen in a clean, dry container.

2. Wait

Place the strip horizontally on a paper towel or tissue to remove excess and wait until results are ready to be read. The reading time for different tests is provided on the product packaging or package insert.

3. Compare

Compare each test pad to the corresponding row of color chart (see the example color chart below) on the package insert (or packaging) to find the closest match. Read the results carefully within 60 seconds in a good light. Usually changes in color that appears after 2 minutes are of no diagnostic significance.