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Key Features of Multistix
10 SG Urine Strips
Bayer Multistix 10 SG strips for urinalysis provide
a fast, convenient way of testing 10 separate reagents in
urine. These include testing for:
- Bilirubin
- Blood
- Glucose
- Ketones
- Leukocytes
- Nitrite
- PH levels
- Protein
- Specific gravity
- Urobilinogen
Test results may be used to screen or provide information
about: diabetes, kidney function, liver funtion, infections
and carbohydrate metabolism. Because the strips can test for
so many reagents they are very handy thing to keep around
especially for those with diabetes, kidney and liver problems
and those with recurrent urine infections (UTI).
The reagent test area on Multistix is ready to use upon removal
from the bottle and the entire reagent strip is disposable.
No additional laboratory equipment is necessary for testing.
The directions must be followed exactly. The reagent strips
must be kept in the bottle with the cap tightly closed to
maintain reagent reactivity.
Each pack contains 100 Multistix 10 SG strips
Directions
- Collect fresh urine specimen in a clean, dry container
- Remove one strip from bottle and replace cap.
- Dip test area of strip in urine and remove immediately.
- Tap edge of strip against container or clean, dry surface
to remove excess urine.
- Readings for each reagent must be done at the correct
time, this means measuring the time accurately.
- Compare test area to the bottom of the colour chart starting
with glucose 30 seconds after wetting and ending at the
top with leukocytes (white blood cells) 1- 2 minutes after
wetting.
If you are diabetic
or using multistix to measure your own urine glucose it may
be useful to read our article on
monitoring your blood glucose level.
There are some occassions where using a blood glucose meter
may be the better choice (as described in the article).
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