15/10/2024
*Overview*
A urine analysis strip, also known as a urinalysis dipstick, is a diagnostic tool used to detect and measure various components in urine.
*Components Tested*
1. pH (Acidity/Alkalinity)
2. Protein (Proteinuria)
3. Glucose (Glycosuria)
4. Ketones (Ketosis)
5. Blood (Hematuria)
6. Bilirubin (Jaundice)
7. Urobilinogen (Liver Function)
8. Nitrites (Urinary Tract Infections)
9. Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)
*Interpretation*
*Normal Values*
1. pH: 4.5-8.0
2. Protein: Negative
3. Glucose: Negative
4. Ketones: Negative
5. Blood: Negative
6. Bilirubin: Negative
7. Urobilinogen: 0.2-1.0 Ehrlich Units
8. Nitrites: Negative
9. Leukocytes: Negative
*Abnormal Values*
1. pH: 8.0 (acidic/alkaline)
2. Protein: 1+ (30 mg/dL) to 4+ (1000 mg/dL)
3. Glucose: 1+ (100 mg/dL) to 4+ (1000 mg/dL)
4. Ketones: 1+ (5 mg/dL) to 4+ (40 mg/dL)
5. Blood: 1+ (5-10 RBCs/μL) to 4+ (50-100 RBCs/μL)
6. Bilirubin: 1+ (0.5 mg/dL) to 4+ (5 mg/dL)
7. Urobilinogen: >1.0 Ehrlich Units
8. Nitrites: Positive
9. Leukocytes: 1+ (5-10 WBCs/μL) to 4+ (50-100 WBCs/μL)
*Clinical Significance*
1. Infections (UTIs, kidney infections)
2. Diabetes
3. Kidney damage or disease
4. Liver disease or dysfunction
5. Hematuria (blood in urine)
6. Proteinuria (protein in urine)
*Common Brands*
1. Multistix
2. Chemstrip
3. UriScan
4. Uritest
5. Medi-Test
*Storage and Handling*
1. Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F)
2. Keep away from light and moisture
3. Use within expiration date