Where Do I Start?
How do you do and read a urine test?
Urine test strips are not made to diagnose anything. They are simply there to give you clues to potential irregularities in your body. Follow the instructions coming with the packaging of these strips.
Most urine test strips test 10 things:
Protein – too much could be a sign of kidney disease, dehydration, intense exercise or a kidney stone
Leukocytes – high levels could suggest an infection, UTI or kidney stone
Ketones – a potential sign that you’re on a low-carb diet, or you have diabetes
Glucose – levels higher than 180 could indicate diabetes
Nitrites – could be a sign of nitrate-reducing bacteria, such as E. coli or gonorrhea
Blood – could indicate a UTI, intense exercise or kidney stones
Urobilinogen – could be a sign of liver damage, cirrhosis or hepatitis
pH – levels between 6 and 7.5 could indicate uric acid stones or too much protein
Specific gravity – highly-concentrated urine could indicate dehydration
Bilirubin – could be an early sign of liver damage or a blocked bile duct
Last updated: Dec 18, 2023 16:02 PM