What is Diastix used for?
For those wary of blood testing, there is an alternative. Not quite so accurate, urine ‘dip sticks’, such as the Diastix from Ascencia Diabetes Care, are a no-fuss way to test if you have sugar in your urine. How does it tell you? Simple – by changing colour – if you have a lot of sugar in it or not.
Are Diastix accurate?
The strips are extremely easy to use, and accurate as far as seeing if his glucose or ketones are running high.
How do you read Diastix reagent Strips for urinalysis?
Use the top marker on the strip to compare the results of glucose to the boxes found on the Keto-Diastix bottle. Read this result at exactly 30 seconds. Use the bottom marker on the strip to compare the results of ketones to the chart on the Keto-Diastix bottle. Read this result at exactly 15 seconds.
What are Diastix test strips?
Bayer Keto-Diastix are reagent strips used for urinalysis of glucose that can be found in urine. Bayer Keto-Diastix offers a simple, fast and convenient method of testing urine for both glucose and ketone to help alert you and your doctor of changes in your condition.
What does it mean if you have glucose in your urine?
High blood sugar, the primary cause of glucose in urine, indicates potentially serious conditions. Since sugar in urine indicates conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and hereditary abnormalities, sugar in urine demands immediate and urgent medical attention.
What is a normal ketone level in urine?
Less than 0.6 = normal. 0.6 – 1.0 = slightly high. 1.0 – 3.0 = moderately high. Higher than 3.0 = very high.
What does purple mean on a UTI test?
Leukocyte test: a positive test will give a dark tan to purple color. If Leukocytes test is negative and Nitrite test is negative: no sign of UTI (if symptoms continue, test again or consult healthcare provider). If Leukocytes test is negative or trace but Nitrite test is positive: results suggest UTI.
What indicates a urine infection on a dipstick?
If dipstick is positive for nitrite or leukocyte and red blood cells (RBC) UTI is likely. A urine sample (morning sample most reliable) for culture and sensitivities should be sent if previous antibiotic treatment has failed or there is a possibility of antibiotic resistance.