| Have you ever encountered urinalysis in your life? | | | | epidemiology. Studies showed in every 5ml of urine, |
| Oftentimes, this test occurs if a patient is suffering | | | | there are more than 64 egg cells present. If that could |
| from kidney troubles and other related diseases. In | | | | be the case, the sensitivity of protein indicator was |
| some instances, when a patient is suffering from | | | | also high. This study proves that these strips are |
| serious infection such as UTI (Urinary Tract Infection). | | | | excellent tools to evaluate indirect diagnostic |
| Using urine reagent strips, doctors and can easily | | | | techniques. |
| described a specific gravity of density of urine. | | | | Storage |
| Needless to say, urinary tract infection may lead into a | | | | Cap the bottle tightly. Do not store the strips inside the |
| worse situation if not treated properly. As of this | | | | refrigerator. Do not expose the strips to specific |
| writing, it is advisable to take urine test at least once or | | | | factors like moisture, heat and light. Do not expose the |
| twice a month. | | | | strips to two much heat and too much cold |
| Regardless of age and gender, anyone could | | | | temperature. |
| encounter infection inside the body, women, adults and | | | | Procedure of Handling |
| children. Urine reagent strips is a solid reagent that | | | | The unused strips should be stored on the bottle itself. |
| contain polyacid which determines the acidity and | | | | It is also advice to avoid transferring strips from |
| concentration of specific urine. A reagent strip also | | | | another container as cause to deteriorate and |
| features PH indicator which of course determine PH | | | | become not reactive. As much as possible do not |
| changes. When it comes to accuracy, studies showed | | | | remove or replace the cap. Don't touch the test area |
| that 84 percent of relative densities can be measured | | | | of the strip. More than anything, don not use the trip |
| using these strips and 89 percent is by using the | | | | after the expiration date. |
| conventional urinometer. | | | | For best results, urine reagent strips should be |
| Urine reagent test is also used to detect the presence | | | | confirmed if it is negative or positive. It is also advisable |
| of blood in the urine or the so-called Schistosoma | | | | to consult the doctor after taking the test. As for |
| Haematobium Infection. This occurs when egg count in | | | | laboratories, they should establish each goal with |
| the urine of humans were subjected from two | | | | adequate standards and testing procedures. |