Description

Product Description

Test Item

Leukocytes:aka white blood cells. Also indicates presence of infection.

Nitrites: may be a sign of urinary tract infection or other infection.

Urobilinogen: checks for liver disease.

Protein: tests for kidney function.

pH: measures urine acidity, associated with higher risk for kidney stones.

Blood: can result from infection, injury, inflammation, kidney stones or cancer.

Specific gravity: evaluates the body’s water balance and urine concentration.

Ketone: caused by disorders of increased metabolism; also by unbalanced diets such as high protein/low carb, anorexia or fasting.

Bilirubin: could indicate liver or gallbladder problems such as gallstones, hepatitis, cirrhosis or tumors.

Glucose: the most common test for diabetes.

Test Method

1. Remove one strip from the bottle and replace the cap immediately.

2. Immerse the reagent area of the strip into the urine specimen and take it out quickly.

3. Wipe off excess urine against the rim of the specimen container.

4. Read the test results carefully within 60 seconds in a good light and with the test area held near the appropriate color chart on the bottle label. Changes in color that appear only along the edges of the test pads or after moving than 2 minutes have passed are of no diagnostic significance. Results with leukocytes test portion can be read within 120 seconds.