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URS-K
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URS-3
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URS-10
Professional Urinalysis
Reagent Test Strips
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Professional urine reagent test strips for the
rapid determination of
Ketones (URS-K), Glucose, Protein and pH (URI-3) plus
Leukocytes, Nitrites, Ketones, Bilirubin, Blood, Urobilinogen, and Specific
Gravity (URI-10) levels in urine.
These are the diagnostic reagent strips used by physicians, clinics and
hospitals to
initially screen for suspected and/or existing health conditions. Simple to use, urine
diagnostic reagent strips can provide early indications of developing health
problems and identify potential abnormal functions requiring more
extensive testing. Additionally, routine use is frequently recommended by
physicians for monitoring certain
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Principle
 These
urinalysis test strips,
URS-K (Ketones)
URS-3 (Glucose, Protein,
pH) and URS-10
(Glucose, Protein pH, Leukocytes, Nitrites, Ketones,
Bilirubin, Blood, Urobilinogen, and Specific Gravity) are simple, easy to use reagent strips for the detection of
key diagnostic chemical markers in human urine. They are the same test strips used
routinely by doctors,
laboratories and healthcare professionals in preliminary diagnosis
of, and initial screening for potential
health problems. URS-Strips are plastic strips to which chemically specific reagent pads
are affixed. The reagent pads react with the sample urine to provide a standardized
visible color reaction within 30 seconds to one minute depending on the specific panel
screen. The color is then visually compared to the
included color chart to determine the level of each chemical factor. Test results may
provide useful information regarding carbohydrate (sugar) metabolism (diabetes), kidney
function, acid-base balance, bacteriuria, occult blood , high leukocytes
(infection) and other conditions of overall health. The strips are ready
to use upon removal from the vial and the entire reagent strip is disposable.
URS-K, 3 & 10
reagent test strips are packed 100 tests to a vial with approximately one (1) year shelf
life. Each vial comes with a complete abstract on the chemical and biological properties
of the test including a color chart for rapid visual diagnosis.
Significance of Ketones in diet programs (urs-K,
Urs-10)
Is your body burning fat cells? The presence of
elevated levels of ketones in human urine is a primary indicator that the body
is in ketosis. Ketosis simply means that the body's stored fat cells are being
utilized as a primary fuel source to produce energy. The by products of fat
metabolism are ketones. Ketones are not stored by the body and are eliminated as
detectable waste products in urine. Therefore, monitoring the level of ketones
is presumptive of, and directly correlated to the metabolizing, or burning of
stored fat cells to produce energy. Likewise the conclusion can be drawn that
the higher the concentration of ketones in urine, the higher is the amount of
fat cells metabolized by the body. Ketone test strips are used routinely to help
measure the progress of dieters especially those maintaining a low carbohydrate
diet. Additionally, ketones are monitored in individuals with Type 1
diabetes. In diabetics, high ketone levels indicate ketoacidosis, a complication
of inadequate insulin levels that can lead to diabetic coma. In overall health considerations, high ketone levels are generally an
indication of abnormal nutritional conditions, including starvation, fasting,
anorexia, high protein or low carbohydrate diets.
SIGNIFICANCE OF DIAGNOSTIC REAGENT PANELS (URS-3,
URS-10)
Depending on the test and specific reagent panel,
abnormal levels of specific chemical compounds contained in urine can be easily
and readily identified as potential risks factors to overall health and/or
indicators of underlying health problems. The significance of each reagent panel
is discussed in detail in the Urinalysis Technical Document.
Procedure
and Use:
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 Collect a fresh urine sample in a clean, dry
container preferably glass. First
morning samples contain the highest concentration of target markers.
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Remove one reagent strip from
the bottle and immediately replace the container cap,
minimizing the exposure of the remaining test strips to light and air.
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Completely immerse the reagent pads
of the strip in the urine sample and then remove immediately to avoid dissolving out the
reagent pads.
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While removing the reagent
strip, run the edge of the strip against the rim of the specimen container to remove
excess urine. Hold the strip in a horizontal position to prevent possible cross
contamination of chemicals located in adjacent reagent pads.
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Compare the color change of
reagent pads to the corresponding color chart on the bottle label. Read results according
to the chart's time frame for each panel tested.
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Record the results of your
readings for discussion and/or evaluation with your physician or healthcare provider and
then discard the used reagent strip.
Reading
the results:
  Each
vial of urinalysis reagent strips includes a color coded chart. The reactive
color of each panel on the test strip is compared to the closest corresponding
color on the result chart. The concentration level range for each chemical
marker is indicated below each color block on the result chart. As with all
tests dealing with color intensity or color matching, it is often recommended to
obtain another person's interpretation of the test result. Shown to the left is
the color result chart for the URS-10, ten parameter test strip. Each of the ten
reactive reagent pads on the test strip are compared to the corresponding line
of color blocks on the chart. The closest color match indicates the test result.
Use of reagent strips are intended as an initial indication only of elevated
chemical markers and not conclusive of a specific diagnosis. Further testing and
consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary to confirm the presence
of specific disease or health conditions.
EXPECTED VALUES (See also the
Urinalysis Technical Document)
Expected values
for the typical "normal" healthy population and the abnormal population are as
follows:
Note:
For a more complete
discussion of expected results and potential causes of unexpected results see
the Urinalysis Reagent Strip Technical Document.
• Glucose: Glucose should not be detected in normal
urine. Small amounts of
glucose may be excreted by the kidney. These amounts are usually below the
sensitivity of this test but on occasion may produce a color between the negative
and the 1/10 g/dL color blocks. Results of 1/10 g/dL (if consistent) or higher are
considered to be significantly abnormal and professional advice should be obtained
immediately.
• Protein: Protein is usually not detectable in normal
urine. A color
matching any block greater than "Trace" indicates significant proteinuria. For
urine of high specific gravity, the test area may most closely match the "Trace"
color block even though only normal concentration of protein is present. Clinical
judgment and advice along with further tests would be required to properly evaluate the
significance of consistent "Trace" readings.
• pH: Normal and abnormal
urinary pH may range from 5 to 9. Readings
are generally situation specific and should be discussed with your healthcare
professional. Generally, certain conditions manifest in low or high consistent pH readings
and should be professionally evaluated. First morning urine from healthy individuals will
usually range from 5 to 6.
• Additional Panels (URI-10):
Expected results for Leucocytes, Nitrites, Ketone, Bilirubin, Blood,
Urobilinogen and Specific Gravity (URS-Strip 10) including normal ranges are
included in a complete instruction and use sheet. In most cases, for these
additional test panels, you want to obtain a normal, or negative result meaning
that the reagent panel does not change color*. A color change in one or more of
the reagent panels normally indicates an unexpected result. For example, a
significant color change in the leukocyte panel would indicate an elevated level
of white blood cells indicating a possible infection. A color change, or
abnormal reading in the blood panel could indicate undiagnosed internal
bleeding.
* NOTE: For a more complete
discussion of expected results and potential causes of unexpected results see
the Urinalysis Technical Document.
AVAILABILITY AND ORDERING
URS-K, URS-3 and URS-10 urinalysis tests strips are a
intelligent first step in overall health self-evaluation. They can be an effective, low
cost diagnostic aid in early detection of potential health problems. The user should
remember that test results are visual and qualitative only and must be discussed with a
healthcare professional prior to any conclusion or definitive diagnosis.
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Description |
Packaging |
Sale Unit |
Cost |
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URS-K Ketone
Diagnostic Strip |
100 Test strips/Vial |
1 Vial |
$8.90 |
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3 Vials |
$25.00 |
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6 Vials |
$45.00 |
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12 Vials |
$75.00 |
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URS-3 Three
Parameter Diagnostic Strip |
100 Test strips/Vial |
1
Vial |
$19.90 |
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3
Vials |
$44.90 |
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6 Vials |
$75.00 |
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12 Vials |
$110.00 |
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URS-10
Ten Parameter Diagnostic Strip |
100 Test strips/Vial |
1
Vial |
$49.90
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3
Vials |
$119.90 |
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6 Vials |
$180.00 |
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12 Vials |
$300.00 |
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