100 x Urine Test Strips (8-Parameters) for Kidney Function, infections, Cystitis

• 100 urine test strips in tub format from a reliable and trusted NHS supplier
• Long expiry date
• CE-certified
• Test: Glucose, Ketone, Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Nitrite, Leukocytes
• Easy to perform. Rapid results.

Product description Leukocytes – White Blood Cells produced by the body the help fight infection. Could indicate a UTI or Kidney Infection Nitrites – Bacteria that causes UTI’s convert nitrates into nitrites. A positive result for nitrites could indicate a UTI. Protein – High levels of protein in urine can indicate kidney disease pH – Checks the acidity or alkalinity of urine. Blood – Serious UTI/Cystitis can cause blood in urine, as well as other issues such as kidney stones or bladder/kidney cancer. Specific Gravity (S.G.) – Higher specific gravity could be signs of a UTI, diabetes or even dehydration. Other issues could be a kidney infection, kidney failure orheart failure. Ketone – Ketones are produced when the body is not able to get its energy from Glucose and so starts to burn off body fat. A high amount of ketones could simply be down to dieting, not eating for prolonged periods of time (12-18 hours), or something more serious such as diabetes. Glucose – Not usually found in urine as the kidneys are able to process it and release it back into the body. Glucose in urine can indicate undiagnosed diabetes. Directions Dip in urine for indicated time and then read using the provided chart