Urine Test Strips
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- Particularly precise measurement results
- Test fields with ascorbic acid stabilisation
- Short, flexible strips
- Sample material: midstream urine
- 100 pieces
- Instrumentally analysable test strips
- For use with the Urisys 1100 urinalysis device
- 10 different measurement parameters
- For early detection and follow-up
- 1 Pack contains 100 pieces
- For visual and instrumental analysis
- Sample material: fresh mid-stream urine
- Particularly short and flexible strips
- Hygienic, extra long handle
- 100 test strips
- For determining presence of microalbuminuria
- Semiquantitative, cut off limit: 20 mg/l
- High sensitivity and specificity
- Fast test results (within 1 minute)
- 30 test strips
- Low detection limit (20 mg/l)
- Sample material: spontaneous urine
- Low risk of transmission and reading errors
- Results within 60 seconds
- Pack of 25 test strips
- Particularly short and flexible
- Suited for visual and instrumental evaluation
- Test fields with ascorbic acid stabilisation
- Sample material: fresh midstream urine
- 1 pack with 100 Multistrix 8 SG test strips
- Concise readability via clear colour changes
- High sensitivity
- Insensitive to ascorbic acid
- Storable at room temperature
- 50 urine test strips
- Rapid urine diagnostics for glucose, protein, and pH value
- Clear colour change for easy and reliable reading
- Effective ascorbic acid protection on the glucose field
- Test results in just 60–120 seconds
- Hygienic, resealable container with 50 test strips
- For professional in vitro diagnostics
- Rapid test for diagnostics and early detection
- With ascorbic acid protection for blood and glucose test field
- Rapid test result after 60 - 120 seconds
- Visual evaluation
- Tube with 100 test strips
| Product | Brand | Parameters / Clinical Use | Evaluation | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medi-Test Combi 10 SGL | Macherey-Nagel | 10 parameters (including glucose, ketone, nitrite, bilirubin) | Visual (colour scale) | Vitamin C interference eliminated |
| Roche Micral-Test | Roche | Microalbumin (urinary albumin detection) | Visual, result in approx. 1 minute | Immunological detection method, cut-off 20 mg/L |
| Multistix 10 SG, 100 strips | Siemens | 10 parameters | Visual and instrument-based | Ascorbic acid stabilised, short flexible test strips |
Frequently Asked Questions about Urine Test Strips
Each test field changes colour on contact with urine. This colour reaction is compared with the reference colour scale on the container after a defined reading time. Each parameter has its own scale, allowing the colour gradation to correspond directly to a semi-quantitative value. It is essential to adhere to the specified reaction time, as reading too early or too late may distort the result.
Depending on the strip type, approximately three to eleven parameters can be assessed. Common combination strips test for glucose, ketones, nitrite, bilirubin, urobilinogen, leucocytes, blood, pH value, protein and specific gravity. Specialised strips focus on a single parameter, such as microalbumin for nephropathy screening.
When used correctly, urine test strips provide reliable semi-quantitative screening and accurately indicate abnormal findings. They classify results into concentration ranges but do not replace quantitative laboratory analysis. Instead, they serve as a rapid screening tool to guide further diagnostic measures. Consistent storage conditions and adherence to reading times are essential for dependable results.
The most common interfering substance is ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which can lead to false-negative results, particularly for glucose and blood. Incorrect reading times, aged samples and improper storage can also affect measurements. Strips that are protected against vitamin C interference or stabilised against ascorbic acid significantly reduce this issue.
In clinical practice, combination strips for routine diagnostics are most commonly used, covering multiple urinary parameters simultaneously. The specific choice depends on the required number of parameters and the evaluation method, whether visual or instrument-based using an analyser. For specific indications such as diabetes monitoring, microalbumin test strips complement the standard range.
