Urine test strips are an easy and convenient way of home testing your urine, covering a wide range of parameters. This presentation explains all about it.

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2. What can a urine test tell you?
Urine rapid tests are a convenient and easy way to understand the
signals that your body might try to send you before symptoms even
start to show. The tests are not intended for self-diagnosis, and no
drastic changes in nutrition or medication should be made before
consulting your doctor for further analysis. Instead, these tests are
intended to highlight abnormal values in the parameters tested,
something which can indicate some irregularities.
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3. What can a urine test tell you?
Urine testing can indicate a number of things, including pregnancy,
ovulation, and drug or alcohol consumption, etc. They are also used to
test several parameters which are important for overall health. There
are tests on the market that encompass upwards of 10 parameters
simultaneously. In this blog post we will take the example of our Urine
Test Strips Reactif 11M, summarizing what each parameter stands for.
This specific test covers 11 different parameters, which are as follows:
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4. What can a urine test tell you?
Ascorbic acid (meaning vitamin C) shows the concentration of
vitamin C in the body. Depending on its concentration levels, it
can also interfere with the results of urine tests – something you
may wish to keep an eye on.
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5. What can a urine test tell you?
Bilirubin is a substance produced during the body’s process of
breaking down red blood cells. It is present in bile - a fluid in the
liver which helps with the digestion of food. If traces of bilirubin
are found in the urine, it might be an indicator of a liver
malfunction.
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6. What can a urine test tell you?
Blood. When blood (haemoglobin) is found in urine during a
urine test, further investigation is required to determine the
cause. This can indicate a number of conditions, including a
urinary tract infection, kidney and bladder stones, and so forth.
In such cases, it is vital that a professional physician is consulted.
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7. What can a urine test tell you?
Glucose is a type of sugar that your body requires and uses for
energy. It's produced by the body from the carbohydrates
consumed. This parameter is often tested in patients with
diabetes, in order to monitor sugar levels and keep them under
control. If you notice an abnormal glucose level in your urine, it
is advisable to consult your doctor for further analysis.
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8. What can a urine test tell you?
Ketones are by-products of the body breaking down fat for energy,
which occurs when our carbohydrate intake is low. The body burns
glucose (sugar) for energy. If your cells don’t get enough glucose, your
body burns fat for energy instead. This can lead to an increased
quantity of ketones in the urine which can indicate high blood sugar.
For a healthy person this is not necessarily a cause for concern, but for
a person with diabetes it can indicate a potential problem, which is
why further investigation is important.
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9. What can a urine test tell you?
Leukocytes (white blood cells). A high number of leukocytes in
the bloodstream may point to a kidney or bacterial infection.
Their presence in urine doesn’t necessarily cause symptoms on
their own. If the test performed at home indicates an abnormal
number of leukocytes, be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
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10. What can a urine test tell you?
Nitrites and nitrates are forms of nitrogen, and can be found in
green vegetables including cabbage and broccoli etc.; these are
also added to processed food as preservatives. It is normal to
find traces of nitrates in urine, but having nitrites in your urine
might be a sign of an infection (usually a urinary tract infection -
UTI).
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11. What can a urine test tell you?
pH. A fairly common parameter for home testing is urine pH, which
analyses the acidity and alkalinity of a urine sample. Ideally, pH should
be slightly alkaline to reflect a good state of health. Extreme highs or
lows in pH levels are generally unfavourable, and can be corrected by
changes in the diet. This means eating either more alkaline/acid meals
(after consulting your doctor). Maintaining optimal pH levels will also
help you avoid the formation of kidney stones.
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12. What can a urine test tell you?
Proteins. The kidneys filter waste products from the blood, while
retaining the parts that the body needs – including proteins. However,
some conditions allow proteins to pass through the kidneys’ filters,
causing the presence of protein in urine. In the worst case scenario this
can mean kidney inflammation. Dehydration, emotional stress, fever,
strenuous exercise, etc. can also be factors in it. For the determination
of the actual cause, further analysis should be carried out.
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13. What can a urine test tell you?
Specific gravity is a test that can help determine how well your
kidneys are diluting your urine. Urine that is too concentrated
might show that the kidneys aren’t functioning properly, or
might be a dehydration sign.
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14. What can a urine test tell you?
Urobilinogen is a by-product of bilirubin, which was mentioned
above. Little-to-no urobilinogen in urine, or too much of it, can
be a sign of liver dysfunction.
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15. What can a urine test tell you?
Prevention is easier, more cost- and time-effective and less stressful
than treatment. By paying attention to the early signals that the body
is giving out, we can get a better idea of our overall health and better
maintain its balance.
These urine tests are available online and can be performed at home
without the need for a doctor. As with all tests, the results of rapid
urine tests are not always reliable. In the case of abnormal results,
make sure to contact your doctor for further analysis to determine
their cause or veracity.
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