One Step Protein Test Strips Urine Testing Kits (100 Tests)

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There’s a range of test results that can indicate normal kidney function. Your healthcare provider will discuss the ranges with you and tell you about your specific results. High values might mean that there’s kidney disease or damage. If your test result shows a high level of protein or albumin, it’s likely that your provider will repeat the test. Intestinal bacteria convert the conjugated bilirubin that is excreted by the bile duct into the intestine into urobilinogen and stercobilinogen. Part of the urobilinogen is reabsorbed in the intestine then circulated in the blood to the liver where it is excreted. A small part of this recirculated urobilinogen is filtered out by the kidneys and appears in urine (less than 1mg/dL urine). The stercobilinogen can not be reabsorbed and remains in the intestine. [15] [16] Comparing tests for kidney disease is difficult because there are many different methods of collecting and analyzing samples. The most basic criterion for diagnosing kidney disease is a decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) value. Glomeruli are tiny filters in the kidneys, and GFR is a measurement of how well these filters work.

Micro-albuminuria is linked with cardiovascular disease. Damaged blood vessels can lead to stroke and heart failure in addition to kidney disease. Who is at risk for the development of micro-albuminuria/proteinuria? If you are experiencing symptoms of kidney issues, or have risk factors or a family history of kidney disease, talk with your healthcare team about screening. Protein levels in your urine are often measured as part of a wellness or preventive care screening. Conjugated bilirubin appears in urine when the normal degradation cycle is altered due to the obstruction of the biliary ducts or when the kidney's functional integrity is damaged. This allows the escape of conjugated bilirubin into the circulation as occurs in hepatitis and hepatic cirrhosis). Strasinger, Susan K.; Di Lorenzo Schaub, Marjorie (2008). "4". Análisis de orina y de los líquidos corporales (in Spanish) (5ªed.). Editorial panamericana. pp.46–47. ISBN 978-950-06-1938-7 . Retrieved 14 March 2012. While there are many home kidney test providers out there, we found that Walk-In Lab is the best overall. It has a kidney test for nearly everyone, offering more than 50 kidney tests and allowing you to target a specific type of kidney test.

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The reaction is specific for glucose, as occurs in all enzymatic reactions, but it can provide some false positive results due to the presence of traces of strong oxidising agents or peroxide from disinfectants used on laboratory instruments. [6] Ketone test [ edit ]Different brands might have varying instructions on how to interpret your results. They may even provide insights for you or connect you with a healthcare professional who can answer your questions. The detection of glucose by test strips is based on the enzymatic reaction of glucose oxidase. This enzyme catalyses the oxidation of glucose by atmospheric oxygen to form gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. A second linked reaction, mediated by a peroxidase, catalyses the reaction between the peroxide and a chromogen (a substance that acquires colour after a chemical reaction) to form a coloured compound that indicates the glucose concentration. [6] Specific Gravity: Evaluates the body’s water/electrolyte balance (hydration) and urine concentration and helps evaluate kidney functions and possible kidney diseases. a b c Strasinger, Susan K.; Di Lorenzo Schaub, Marjorie (2008). "5". Análisis de orina y de los líquidos corporales (in Spanish) (5ªed.). Editorial panamericana. pp.74–75. ISBN 978-950-06-1938-7 . Retrieved 14 March 2012. Urine with a pH of 7.5, urine with the presence of penicillin, pus, semen, or vaginal can cause a false positive for high protein in the urine.