A dipstick, usually a thin, plastic stick with strips of chemicals on it, is coated with urine, the chemical strips will change color if certain substances are present or if certain levels are above, or below, normal which can indicate the presence of compounds like proteins, ketones, hemoglobin, and nitrites, as well 6 Aug 2018
What indicates a UTI on a dipstick?
If dipstick is positive for nitrite or leukocyte and red blood cells (RBC) UTI is likely. A urine sample (morning sample most reliable) for culture and sensitivities should be sent if previous antibiotic treatment has failed or there is a possibility of antibiotic resistance.
What are Multistix used for?
The Multistix® 10 SG reagent strip is the reliable frontline test for detection of a broad range of conditions, from detecting urinary tract infections (UTI1) to diabetes and kidney disorders. Accurately gain a broader clinical insight into a patient's health.
What can be detected in a urine test?
- confirm pregnancy.
- diagnose an infection, such as a urinary tract infection.
- diagnose or monitor diseases, such as diabetes, bladder cancer or sexually transmitted infections.
- check your kidney function.
- look for blood in the urine.
Does Multistix test for blood in urine?
Multistix® 7 • Multistix® . Labstix® Reagent Strips Tests for Protein, Blood, Leukocytes, Nitrite, Glucose, Ketone (Acetoacetic Acid), pH, Specific Gravity, Bilirubin and Urobilinogen in Urine.
What do urine reagent strips test for?
Tanner Scientific® 10 Reagent Strips for Urinalysis provide tests for Glucose, Bilirubin, Ketone (acetoacetic acid), Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Urobilinogen, Nitrite and Leukocytes in urine.
How do I read my urine test results?
- Color Yellow (light/pale to dark/deep amber)
- Clarity/turbidity Clear or cloudy.
- pH 4.5-8.
- Specific gravity 1.005-1.025.
- Glucose - ≤130 mg/d.
- Ketones None.
- Nitrites Negative.
- Leukocyte esterase Negative.
How do you read UTI test strips?
Simply wet one test strip by holding it in your urine stream for 1-2 seconds. Read result at 1 minute for Nitrite and at 2 minutes for Leukocytes. Match the color of the test strip pads to the color blocks on the foil pouch.
What color is a positive UTI test?
Leukocyte test: a positive test will give a dark tan to purple color. If Leukocytes test is negative and Nitrite test is negative: no sign of UTI (if symptoms continue, test again or consult healthcare provider). If Leukocytes test is negative or trace but Nitrite test is positive: results suggest UTI.