Urinalysis Lab Test & Urine Dipstick Test Explained!

[@jttaylor5236]

Good job at breaking it down and explaining it, i'm so glad that you didn't have music on in the background.

[@leahwiesner]

What happens it my leukocytes are like the softer purple color not the dark purple?

[@MedicalMaura]

Usually means there is a small or moderate amount of Leukocytes, or White blood cells, but not jam packed in the urine. Can still be an infection.

[@leahwiesner]

You were right I have an ecoli uti

[@BlackDidThis]

This lady has got to be the sweetest Urologist I have ever seen! It was almost like I was watching an elf on a Christmas special or something of the sort! I really lack the possibly correct way to put it; due to my lack in vocabulary, but her mimics, facial expressions, voice (And choice of words) and her all in all general presentation was just so sweat; SO like-able. Which makes my gratitude for the in-depth dive in ever greater. Ms. Maura (If you happen to read this)... I have come across your video in my basic search for "when" the test would be of most valid as since I am in a month of a sort of dry-fasting (from a few hours prior to dawn til circa: dusk). And even if only visually (in the lavatory); I can see a rather serious difference between the time of the day I happen to urinate. I have to underlined that it is very noticeable. May I please ask you if this condition would require an urinalysis per different hours? Or is there an optimal time of day that would best give a summary of what is needed to be taken from it? (And no worries if you do not read this in time... I shall be asking around prior to my testing on Monday. I just like investigating forehand) I currently have no idea why I would have need for your expertise in the long-run share of videos; but this video has won you a subscriber... Bless you!

[@MedicalMaura]

Thank you for your comment! I have been compared to Tinkerbell before, but I'm not sure about an elf 😂 I'm wondering what the difference is that you notice between the times you urinate? I would assume dry fasting would make you more dehydrated, and therefore, your urine would be concentrated, and more amber in color versus closer to clear when you are consuming liquids. If there is another difference than that though, I would think that could be concerning.

[@BlackDidThis]

@@MedicalMaura ; firstly: THANK you for your surprisingly speedy reply! And as to reply: You are just too sweet in general, and any patient in need of you in person assisting is very fortunate for too many reasons... I would consider "Tinkerbell" such a better fitting description than my unsuccessful wordings: had I not been so annoyed as a child to how jealously cruel she was able to get. I can't (and don't want to) envision your person in such tantrums. You are just such a beautiful person (Have watched a few more videos and I can now certify that it is not a fluke). But until your reply (As SERIOUSLY hasty as it was) I did a little more research, concluding that I may be required something called (Correct me if I word the terminology wrongly) "24 hour urinalysis". Thus, it is better I visit the doctor on Monday rather than the lab.... Because I have made the dire mistake of not telling my MD of this simple fact in our appointment. Shall you have developed a case related curiosity: ______________ My initial thought was also that it was due to dehydration or nutrition differences per times/hours I urinated... But interestingly, there is a noticeable difference in not just the value of the colour but the hue as well as its saturation (Yes: I am into visual arts professionally. Ever more validating my certification stated above regarding your person). A brief background is that I had a long series of months with both polyuria and polydipsia (massive amount of it sadly being; coffee) and had a detox round of 72 hours (To be clear not through my doctors advice but sort of against it) of dry fasting where I had for the first time seen colour in the urinal for a VERY long time (That was in fact this Tuesday)... But the variation has had changed from "slightly different to "surprisingly different" until today. I have sadly experienced other rather unfortunate symptoms for some time that dominated the duration of our consultation session... Hoping to conclude ""diabetes of some sort": my doctor has requested a blood test and an urinalysis. His clinic having facilities for taking a blood sample; he just gave a long list of "what I want checked" to the nurse that took three tubes... But sadly not having any urinalysis facility: he asked me to go do it elsewhere with results in by Wednesday (the Blood analysis is due then) when he shall (as I understand) consult someone. Now, I am currently not doing a OMAD fast… I do eat prior to my fasting and break my fasting with both different meals and supplements (Dietary). So most possibly (or wishfully) there is little to be concerned about the variations... Nonetheless: my thinking the matter was pretty much down to a specific hour when it is more "tell-tale" for the results... I have ignorantly not even thought it's necessity to mention this difference in Hue/Saturation/Value to him. I am now relatively educated enough to appreciate how ignorant/benighted I am... Thus, I have decided it best to request an appointment firs thing Monday. Everything stated in your reply was pretty much spot on. As a result: my ignorance led me to discover a very luminescent individual; if nothing :) Thank you SO much for the time you have already spent for me. Please do not feel any obligation to right-back; diagnose etc... You have already been over-helpful (is that a word?); and managed plant a smile on my rather upset mood of my day. Thank you dearest and bless you and yours!

[@MedicalMaura]

@@BlackDidThis yes a 24 hour urine test will give your doctor a better idea of daily protein and creatinine output (most commonly, but there are actually quite a few tests that can be ordered on 24 hour urine collection- which sound fancy but really it's just peeing into a container for a full day, us mixing the jug all together, analyzing an aliquot and then multiplying that by the total volume). If you are diabetic (which it seems like your doctor is leaning towards because of your previous symptoms) you would probably have these abnormal results: Glucose in urine (would just be tested from a single specimen, not a 24 hour) Could have a high microalbumin / creatinine ratio (which can be from a single urine collection or 24 hour- shows early signs of kidney damage before more overt protein is seen). High hemoglobin A1C (blood test that is the average glucose or sugar level for the last 3 months) Current High or low glucose level Insulin level or C-peptide blood test Also there are autoimmune antibodies that can be checked to confirm type 1 diabetes, but they aren't as routinely done.

[@BlackDidThis]

@@MedicalMaura Thank you SO much for your time in such detailed an explanation (lol; I can actually even picture you saying them!). I have noted all down onto a text file on my computer, since I tend to assume I would get these lab reports prior to going to my appointment on Wednesday. Knowing myself, I would be surging the internet wondering what any of it may mean. You are too considerate/thorough.. THANK YOU! There are some abnormalities in my case that got him worried. But since some of them seem explainable through diabetes: the probability seems high, and this would pretty much simplify my case (I would hope). I sort of feel obligated now to post an update here after his diagnosis Wednesday due even though I fear I have already taken so much of your time and comment space. Thank you so much for who you are and what you are doing. Please do have a WONDERFUL weekend!

[@unclequack5445]

I guarantee my method will pass a dipstick test, Its worked on an RIA ,Emmit and a Litmus/Dipstick it was a GCMS test and it still passed and I partook Sunday and dropped @ 1:30-2:00 pm the following Wednesday about 2 1/2 days.I will wager on this method for light to moderate use, to pass a modern Piss test with a 2 1/2 to 3 day notice, Brother it works.

[@MedicalMaura]

Uncle Quack this test is to just check for a uti, or urinary tract infection. Is not related to passing anything, or a drug screen.

[@ringoze]

This was really helpful thank you.

[@jordanjordan5928]

This is very helpful. Thank you. I'm planning on buying one of these kits from Walmart. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks again

[@perezkarleen]

this was great!! does drinking too much water effect your results? I feel like I received a false negative for a UTI due to drinking too much water.

[@MedicalMaura]

If it is super diluted it definately could.

[@mengxinli2629]

thx for teaching,well,is this urinalysis device used at home or just in hospitals/labs?

[@MedicalMaura]

limengxin the actual device that reads the colors is used in labs, but you can buy these kinds of strips online to check your own urine if you wanted to!

[@Mountainandmolehill]

What does it mean when the urobilinogen is orange? The only other factor that seem off is specific gravity. Bilirubin is negative.

[@Saxton.Montgomery]

thank you just one quick question, can this type of analysis detect different types of drugs?

[@MedicalMaura]

Nope this is to check for things like a urinary tract infection or kidney infection.

[@BobSmith-kw2kh]

Thank you for your education with a smile, very useful...

[@christisrisen6774]

I watched a few videos about this subject and no one says what colors You dont want to see on the stick

[@dave6512]

My parents taught I lied when they saw my pee because it was very clear but still had a yellow tone and one of them said I put water in it my urine ph was like a 5-6 meaning I did not temper with the container and they still think I lied lmaoooo

[@eloisecyr-bousquet6931]

Hey! For a school assignment, we are doing a urinalysis, and for the steps in the lab report, we need to find what we will use. The teacher says that there is the basic answer (the dipsticks) and a more precise answer, which are harder to find but are better. We need to find substances that react to some elements in urine or what are the chemicals on the dipstick that react with the elements in urine. We need to find these chemicals for carbohydrate, nitrogenous wastes, proteins, vitamin C and glucose. For example, I found Fehling's solution or glucose oxidase for glucose (not sure yet). I was wondering if you could help me with what were these chemicals/substances? Tks a lot:)

[@mimm4332]

hard to interpret as i had my cycle almost a week ago... i will have to retest since there is trace blood and all bleghh female life!

[@xxviciousbeautyxx]

I've read articles about how test strips aren't reliable a lot of times especially when it comes to uti and some other things.

[@ahkwl]

Thanks for sharing, just quick question on reading the result. What happened if just the edge of the protein indicator color changed but not entire area. Is this consider positive or negative ?

[@guloguloguy]

....What are considered very strong indications of either "GOOD health", or, conversely, "BAD health"?! .....So, then,....What can be done to help get these key parameters back to a normal/healthy range?!...

[@MedicalMaura]

I actually made a video on that. It is called Urine test results and your health.

[@MedicalMaura]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qTopxpodKqms0

[@abdulrabb1616]

That was very educational..plz show more sample tests.

[@jychia1510]

Hi i have negative result for bilirubin when i read at 30s as per stated but i found the colour become deeper when time pass (turn to positive when close to 60s). Should i concern about this result?

[@noneofyourbeezwax7284]

Thank you! Doing my own prenatal care and the strips I got from a midwifery supply were so confusing to a lay person 😂 appreciate this resource!

[@aliamohamed6351]

Is it possible to check from.this whether one is pregnant or not?

[@danielleblesslife1470]

So does specific gravity 1.030 means that you have an infection ?

[@MedicalMaura]

Not necessarily, but there's something in there. In addition to leukocytes, blood, etc-yes, but if it's just a higher specific gravity with say higher protein it could be mucus, or kidney issues like a stone or kidney disease. I had a high specific gravity when I was having a lot of back pain, there was quite a bit of mucus in my urine probably due to the inflammation, but it was not an infection.

[@MaximilianonMars]

I was watching to find out about the bilirubin squares, what does it indicate. Something to do with liver heath I imagine.

[@mike300406]

i have 2 sides on my test strip 1 side has a dark red side saying eddp? what is that ?

[@070209590]

I am a new student so I studied the chapter, but I couldn't find the answer for this question. which of the following will not cause erroneous result in a 24 hour timed urine collection? A- The collection starts and ends in the evening. B- Two first morning specimens are included in the collection. C- Multiple collection containers are not mixed together before specimen testing. D- A portion of the collection is removed before total volune measurement. Thank you

[@MedicalMaura]

Samiullah Hanify I'm thinking the answer would be A, as all the others would for sure give erroneous results. As long as they discarded their first urine ( whatever time of day that is) and started the 24 hours from then I think it would be okay. We actually get quite a few that dont start in the morning, usually it is from an OB patient, and the dr's want the results as soon as possible, usually to check for preeclampsia by checking 24 hour protein, or even just doing a 12 hour urine protein.

[@070209590]

Thank you. I circled A and then I was thinking if one wants to collect a 24 hours urine, he or she needs to start in the morning first. Thank you

[@corntoncomando9849]

I've had a 10 tab cup test , new type in UK . So gave all my precipitation details, and tester said inconclusive, and will be sent to a lab . I take co codamol 30/⁵00, gabas 300mg , steroid inhaler, Diazipam are some . Why would this result in this . I'm laid off until lab tests are back . Could not pee so was told to drink 250ml every 20 minutes which I did 5 times , also morning water 2L say , can't be sure ?

[@okonkwochinedu919]

What is the significance of Ascorbic acid in urine

[@barbarab202]

Leukocytes seem to be measured as “ca cells/ul” (as noted on the dip stick keys). What does the “ca” stand for? Cancer??? Can these decrease without having cancer?

[@MedicalMaura]

Not sure what units those are, but it definitely does not stand for cancer. And it would be increased numbers correlate to uti's.

[@ramprasad6865]

Hi, just want to check with you, how do check your body nitrogen level via urine. ( Urinary Nitrogen Test Strip)

[@j.jordan9877]

Hello, I bought some cheap strips from online and i'm unsure whether they're faulty or me and my dad are nearly the same as per the read outs on the strips. Both of us was showing +++200 RBC/ul . I'm unsure by what that means?, but every test that was taken at home shown the same for blood " +++200 RBC/ul", but no blood/ red or brown colour can be seen in the urine, is there something i should be concerned about? the colour on the strip was darkish green after the 60 seconds what the instructions tells me to wait. S.G/Densite is 1.020 is that a concern? It's gotten both me and my dad worried. thanks

[@MedicalMaura]

Hmm not sure on the validity of the strips without knowing the brand or anything. But you can have red cells in your urine without it being overtly red. Looking at tons of urines a day I can eyeball them and tell, usually a slight pink tinged to a normally yellow colored urine. But I think it's best if you visit a primary care provider with your concerns and get a proper urinalysis test, with microscopic would be best. It could indicate a urinary or prostate problem.

[@myreenmahaguay-kearney2065]

Same Urine Combur that we used in Singapore. Very comprehensive explanation. Good job.

[@dr.siblysadik5943]

Is it combina 3 (Germany ) dipstrip?

[@MedicalMaura]

Nope.

[@loukraft7322]

I have tested high 4+ for CA-Oxalate Crystals i.e. threat for kidney stones. I have read that if citrate levels are low, supplementing citrates is good for preventing stone formation however, I first need to do a 24 hr. (NRO?) risk test for citrate. Is there a home test kit for this? Thank You

[@MedicalMaura]

I've actually never heard of that test and if you have 4+ calcium oxalate crystals that's a lot and are usually from kidney stones, not just a threat of them. My dad takes chancra piedra an herbal supplement that works to help prevent their formation, but once you have them, it may help some.

[@chestershepherd6675]

Super helpful but my UBG is somewhat Blue I can't seem to find a reason for this color anywhere Any idea's ?

[@PassionProjectsMusic]

The nitrites on mine show a pink color. Is it something I should take seriously? How dangerous is it?

[@MedicalMaura]

Positive Nitrites means your urine has nitrite producing bacteria, like E. Coli, so it can be very serious, especially if it migrates to the kidneys. Best to be seen by a provider and get on antibiotics for the infection.

[@festusgunsmokeannanias1384]

For how long should i keep the tester in the urine?

[@MedicalMaura]

Each set of strips is different, but usually around 30 seconds- 1 minute

[@BigmoneyMando]

If I pass a drug urine dipstick test would a pass a lab test?

[@Makaveli4920]

quick uestion for a random drug test or pre employment what is the point of sending the samples off to a lab, i'm sure they check for temperature and drugs on the spot with a 5 panel dip stick urine test so what's the point of having to send it off for lab results that take up to 4 says to get results i don't get it

[@MedicalMaura]

So for one of 2 reasons, some drug screen cups dont have the drug testing on the side of the cup, they are all just temp markers, so all of them get sent to the lab, or if one or more of the 5 drug screens on the cup look positive, then they would get sent to the lab.

[@MedicalMaura]

But this dipstick testing is for UTI's. Drug screening tests arent called dipstick testing in the lab setting (I think police might dipstick urines?)

[@Makaveli4920]

Medical Maura so this video is for uti not drug tests correct.

[@Makaveli4920]

Medical Maura for a drug test labs test for drugs and or they also look for other things like oh levels and so on or just drugs?

[@MedicalMaura]

@@Makaveli4920 what do you mean oh levels?

[@ashtonbrown3738]

Hi!! I have a question.. if you have prescription medicine that you know can show up what will they do with it??? I have Wellbutrin.

[@GrahamSmart]

On the blood one.. whats the difference between hemolysis and "non-hemolysis" blood?

[@MedicalMaura]

So each red blood cell is filled with hemoglobin. When a red cell bursts, the hemoglobin is released out of the cell. It's called hemolyzed and non hemolyzed actually. The process is called hemolysis. On this type of urine dipstick, and most of them that I know, pick up on hemoglobin, so if the red cells present in urine are fully intact, which usually doesn't happen too often, then it may not show up very well, versus a lot of busted red cells, that release hemoglobin, then the "blood" (hemoglobin) concentration will be high. Hemoglobin is what makes the red cells red.

[@GrahamSmart]

@@MedicalMaura thank you.

[@-thehouse2511]

Hi can you describe the difference between test and blank?

[@bnazem7617]

Is fasting necessary to take the test? When is the right time to do the test, especially for Keto? I mean after meal? after exersice?

[@MedicalMaura]

Fasting isn't necessary to take the test but you're most concentrated urine would be in the morning. If you're overly hydrated it may be falsely negative for things. Not sure for keto.

[@michaelrodf4295]

How do you know if the urine contained THC?

[@leonardschofield9913]

What does the (+) mean on the readings?

[@MedicalMaura]

Leonard Schofield it means it is positive for the analyte. Nitrites are either negative or positive, but some analytes can be measured on how positive they are, like glucose. It can be from trace or about 50mg/dl up to 4+, which correlates to 1000mg/dl of urine.

[@thaaqueshow1170]

Can they tell if it’s old ?

[@codyreimer3474]

Thaa Que show Im curious if they could tell how old it is too. I save my clean pee and use it several times from the same batch.

[@mae8861]

So keeping it simple.... the further right you are on the chart means you have a bladder infection right? What 2-3 are for bladder infections?

[@MedicalMaura]

Basically, but could be other reasons like a kidney infection or even kidney failure, depends on which tests are positive, not all mean a UTI, like if it's just blood and not white blood cells, could be something else besides a uti. Also you can have a low pH or a high pH and it be a UTI

[@yandytan6330]

what does specific gravity 1.015- 1.020 indicate? is there any concern we should be awaring? i read google it just saying whether that person is hydrated or dehydrated

[@MedicalMaura]

That's considered a normal level. It can be hydration, or overly hydrated (at low levels) but higher levels can be dehydration or just the amount of things in a urine (protein, casts, mucus, etc) which doesn't have to do much with hydration status.

[@Saxton.Montgomery]

sorry for all the questions i have a buddy who has one of these soon and he is pretty worried. Is the dipstick the only part of the entire analysis that would detect any sort of nicotine? could this be seen under a microscope?

[@MedicalMaura]

First of all, you are talking about a drug screen I assume, so check out my video on that if you wish, that is not this video. Secondly, nicotine is separate from a drug screen, but is usually also off of urine, it is it's own test. Lastly, you cant see nicotine under a microscope, or any drug in a urine in a clinical setting.

[@blessedtobesaved8579]

My dipstick is always black when I pull it

[@alaomankechinyere5241]

How do I know how to place the strips to compare the colour chat

[@MedicalMaura]

The easiest way is to look at the comparison chart usually it'll say which way the strip handle is pointed and then I would line up the blank white compensation square with yours and then go up from there. If you're doing your own urine at home it may be easiest to take a picture of your strip at the time intervals that the strip says to read the squares manually, that way you can have that snapshot and be able to look at all the squares when they need to be looked at.

[@anthonygee4157]

Wuld i be able to pass a urine test for achohol in 60 hours???

[@muhammadawais8573]

Madam. Give one lecture on specic gravity i

[@HUGOGRUNER1]

Whats the best way to get clean urine for a UDS if you use medical cannabis?

[@MedicalMaura]

Good question! I don't know exactly, but because it is metabolized by the liver, I would assume liver support would help you clean it from your system faster. For that I would recommend using milk thistle, as it is a great liver detoxer. (I have a video on it, if you want to watch!) However, this would still involve stopping the cannabis for an amount of time. There is no "quick fix" that I know of, or that is legal lol A normal person who smokes chronically, it would take about a month. With taking milk thistle, or other liver detoxers, I would assume it would be less, but to what extent, I'm unaware. I also have a video on drug screens if you wanna watch that too! Drug Screen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6rHZ6NtrrWIpbM Milk Thistle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hneuantrdqeirdk

[@MedicalMaura]

Also after I made my channel name I realized it sounds like medical marijuana lol 😂

[@HUGOGRUNER1]

Thank you for your reply. It is hard for someone trying to work a decent job while using medical cannabis when you fail a UDS for THC. Many veterans use it for relief of PTSD symptoms, but we are lumped into the usual category of stoners. Thanks for the advice and ill look into those vids.

[@MedicalMaura]

HUGOGRUNER1 Oh yeah I agree there are a lot of great benefits but it sucks when employers dont align with state medical cannabis laws.

[@eldontaylor3984]

HUGOGRUNER1

[@ionutonea1537]

hi. How can I test presence of urine in food ? thx

[@akweendahselma8776]

This is awesome Thank you so much. How do i record the results again? Is it by using +++ when something is positive

[@MedicalMaura]

If an analyzer is not reading the strips, you would write down which gradient pad it changed to. So for nitrites it would be positive or negative. But others it would be like negative or 1+, 2+, 3+ or 4+, etc.

[@akweendahselma8776]

@@MedicalMaura thank you. You are very helpful and kind. God bless you

[@Bayzhit510]

What happens when someone buys fake pee and they use that to do a drug test will it show up or does it come out normal im just curious because I seen a smoke shop that sells fake pee for drug test and I was curious

[@MedicalMaura]

Well I guess it depends on how good of a fake it is? Idk honestly, except it would fail for the temperature.

[@taftunkas7295]

Does taking probiotics affect the test result? Thank you for the informative video🙏

[@MedicalMaura]

Nope, they shouldn't!

[@cayluhmadrid9412]

So I took a drug test today I know I'm clean but they said my pee was way to light that it could be diluted even tho I didn't drink any water can it still come up as diluted cause I thought only water can make it diluted.

[@crystalkrinkles4939]

Does a kidney infection show up on this uti test strip as leukocytes? Also when you are getting a urine culture for uti when they check it microscopic will it show if you have cancer or just check for the uti? Also can you take a strip test anytime of day?

[@MedicalMaura]

Crystal Krinkles Yes the kidney infection should show up with this test as leukocytes and blood usually, although you can't differentiate between the kidney infection and a bladder infection without some type of ultrasound.

[@MedicalMaura]

When we check under the microscope were mostly looking for a UTI or kidney infection, however sometimes renal cells or kidney cells can show up in the microscope and that's not necessarily cancer but it's not good indication for kidneys, or even casts in your urine that come from your kidneys as well which usually mean some type of kidney failure so we don't only look for UTIs but we don't state that there are cancer cells specifically.

[@MedicalMaura]

Crystal Krinkles you can take this test anytime of the day but your first morning urine is going to be the strongest no matter if you have a UTI or not . Through the day you become more hydrated and therefore your urine will be more dilute of whatever's in it.

[@crystalkrinkles4939]

Medical Maura Thank you so much :) Being more hydrated throughout the day and the urine being more diluted, do leukocytes still show up and do you think the missionary urine strips are pretty accurate :)

[@MedicalMaura]

Crystal Krinkles they can show up it depends if you start out at more of a 3 + or 1 + in the morning what they end up being throughout the day. If it's a pretty bad UTI you'll have a 2 or 3 plus no matter what time of day it is.. and idk about that brand specifically, so couldn't say either way!

[@Saxton.Montgomery]

very informative. Can drugs be detected via dipstick?

[@MedicalMaura]

Not this type of dipstick, no.

[@tamthanh-mf6rw]

Some segments in the video are stamped not adjacent to each other

[@Blondehairedwarrior]

High leukocytes are also present in a disease called IC ... which is not a bladder infection for years doctors have said I had a UTI but it’s... interstitial cystitis.

[@MedicalMaura]

Blondehairedwarrior yeah I actually talk about it in some of my videos.. I have of IC, too!

[@MedicalMaura]

Blondehairedwarrior kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qTopxpodKqms0

[@Blondehairedwarrior]

Thanks for reply... can you send me the direct link to that video? :)

[@MedicalMaura]

Blondehairedwarrior I did right above.. unless it didn't show up?

[@MedicalMaura]

Blondehairedwarrior I talk about it a bit at the end. I need to do a whole video on it but I haven't yet

[@priestlygarments4004]

What’s the best brand for urine test strips to check for protein in urine? Also I got my urine checked twice in hospital and both tests came back negative for protein but I’m still having foamy urine so I want to get a reliable at home test strips to check a third time. Please help me! Also they said my PH was 8 which is pretty high.

[@hustlasstory7611]

Can a test read higher blood levels with a very small amount of urine sample? Or what if that small amount of urine wasn't conducted midstream? Basically i peed straight into the cup, i was only able to pee like 3 to 5 table spoons. They said i have large amounts of hematuria. But i took it a week ago and it showed moderate. I don't smoke i don't drink. But i have the cold/flu. And i originally went in because i had epidymitis. Now they want to do a cystoscopy??? Im 27yrs old. I really don't want to do the procedure....

[@MedicalMaura]

+Hustlas Story it could if the small amount of urine is concentrated, but it could go the other way too, that theres actually more blood in the urine.. hard to say when you arent sure if the small sample size is indicative of the whole or not. Regardless, there really shouldnt be hardly any blood in a sample, unless a woman is on her period and it's not a clean catch.

[@ayovictor4981]

what does brown color on urobilinogen dipstick mean?

[@MedicalMaura]

always compare the colors to whatever the range is on the bottle of strips, as different manufacturers can have different reaction types.

[@xaviusballard2672]

How do you undergo a Urinalysis test?

[@peterleo6499]

A couple of weeks ago I did a urine test with a test strip my protein was negative but i still get some foam in my pee

[@av8480]

Which method is better Automated strip test, Microscopy VS Dipstick method for... Urine routine examination..... Kindly reply... Also tell me upto sample remains in good condition for examining ??????

[@karentcharangwa9054]

What if it shows blood...?

[@서준석-r2j]

Can you provide me a list of diseases that can be detected by the dipsticks? Or what each of the "things in your urine" mean? Like Urobilinogen, bilirubin, ETC, means in the patient. Like do they have some kind of UTI, or disease if they test positive on the dipstick?

[@MedicalMaura]

Sure, Ill try and make another video explaining!

[@MedicalMaura]

Forgot to link back the video I made about this after! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qTopxpodKqms0

[@armandolopez6365]

I put one of the trips on water and it read high on protein and white cells does that means the strips are not working anymore

[@MedicalMaura]

That does sound like something is messed up, are they past their expiration date?

[@armandolopez6365]

Medical Maura they will next month

[@MedicalMaura]

@@armandolopez6365 was there a desiccant pack in there? Because if they are in a humid environment that can affect them and the desiccant packs that little bag of beads keeps it dried out so that could be what happened

[@armandolopez6365]

Medical Maura yea there is one in there . But just to be safe I order a new one online because I got really scared when I said protein Urobilinogen and white cells high but when I put it on the water I got the same results so that’s when I figure something was wrong with the strips

[@pollnd]

I'm going to school to become an M.A. . I just tried to take a urine sample and the highest one was like a purple color what does that mean.

[@ashleyhenderson1506]

I’m in intern now and they call it trace and then trace 2 plus blood or some crap can u explain that to me

[@arielschemenauer3473]

Ashley Henderson there are different units depending on what your hospital prefers

[@bnazem7617]

hi, thanks for your videos. I have ketogenic diet+fasting 16/8. I use antibiotics for 4 days and now I an not in ketosis in urine test. will antibiotics throw me out of ketosis? Noprilam 825mg

[@MedicalMaura]

They could, I really don't know.

[@youngfun139]

How does the colours show up when you have thc in the sample. I need to now as I have a drug test in the morning. I have been clean for since July but I am still concerned.

[@MedicalMaura]

Young Fun This type of test is for a UTI detection, it does not test for any types of drugs.. If you want to know more about those I have other videos.. Ill put in thr link in a minute

[@MedicalMaura]

If it a clinic type of test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGLIfYWqmqanZsk How Does a Urine Drug Screen Test Work? (Pain Clinic/ER/Hospital) If it is more like a pre-employment test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6rHZ6NtrrWIpbM Drug Screen Lab Test Procedure Explained!

[@sbongileportia807]

Hy, was at clinic ND I had abdominal pains around my lower tummy so they test me with urinary test ND told me that they saw blood on my urina due to test ND asked me if I'm on my date I said no so I'd like to know where does the blood come from coz was really not on my date

[@MedicalMaura]

You can have blood in your urine for various reasons. Most commonly a UTI, kidney infection, kidney stones, etc. Some people just have trace blood all the time in their urine, not that that's too great to have, but I, myself do.

[@harrop82ch]

When it states 60 seconds, do you measure at 60, or you have up to 60 to measure that specific chemical?

[@MedicalMaura]

60 seconds means you should read them all at 60 seconds, which if you are doing it manually is impossible to do, so as close to 60 seconds as you can!

[@brittanymason9941]

If I just take Suboxone, why did my test from urine possible show a positive for oxicodone ? They are sending it off but do you know what or why is could have came up positive for that? Please help me understand thank you so much!

[@MedicalMaura]

Actually I have found a medtox pdf that has some interfering substances listed for each type of drug, and what can cause a false positive. Since Suboxone is made up of Buprenorphine and naloxone I looked them up. It does have naloxone listed as a possible false positive for oxy at a pretty high concentration of 1O,OOO ng/ml when the cut off for ocycodone is normally 1OO ng/ml of oxycodone. So not sure how feasible that is, but it is a possibility. It's at www.medtox.com/resources/images/6817.pdf

[@soup_8234]

I’m a 13 year old girl who suspects I have a uti. I have all the symptoms except blood in my urine but I’m too scared to tell anyone and it’s been happening for 2 days. I’m scared

[@MedicalMaura]

A lot of times you may have blood in your urine and not even know it because it's in such small amounts. But if you are having symptoms I would definately mention it to someone who can take you to the dr or clinic. UTIs arent anything to be afraid of! Many women get them for different reasons. They will just ask for you to pee in a urine cup and will check it to see if it looks like a UTI, give you a script for antibiotics, and be on your way! 😊

[@soup_8234]

Medical Maura You know what that doesn’t sound too bad. Thx for the advice you just got a 13 year old to go to the doctors😃 not many people can do that

[@grandpooba5917]

do dollar store test kits for thc work the same as lab test?

[@MedicalMaura]

Check out my videos on drug screening procedures if you want to know more about the lab side of testing. Methodology- wise they work the same, however, they most likely have a different sensitivity than more regulated or legal drug testing kits do.

[@ponyoisme]

After a certain amount of time (maybe a few hours) since there’s several colours in each tab that could possibly react with the urine to produce the result, will the remaining colours try to bleed through? Or will the result colour, and only the result colour, bleed though more prominently?

[@MedicalMaura]

Srry just saw your comment. No the results aren't valid after the 60 second time frame, That is why you must either read it at 60 second, or have an analyzer read it then, because the colors will become "darker" or a stronger result as time goes on. After a few hours, though, the colors fade as the reaction is all used up basically!

[@carmenhugo648]

How do you know if you have a yeast infection? And how much should th PH be?

[@MedicalMaura]

It's much more common to have a vaginal yeast infection than actual yeast in your urine. But with both you would have discharge and itching. But you can have that with a bacterial infection as well. Most yeast uti's I've seen are in elderly patients, and those that have glucose in their urine from being diabetic.

[@monicasarabia9650]

Hi I have questions. Is there any different taking urine in the morning and in the afternoon? I've take my urine during 4pm. I have pee in the morning around 8am and between 8am-4pm I have not pee. And at 4pm I have pee for urine test. The doctor says I have no problem however I do not know wether it's accurate since I have taken my urine test in 4pm

[@MedicalMaura]

Depends, it can show different results, possibly ketones in the morning from not eating overnight, but shouldn't be that much different, but urine would be more concentrated in the am versus later in the day.

[@petermiesler9452]

Maura, a question. If expiration date on bottle is 08/2018, stored dry and cool. Is it still okay for a while? Thanks informative video.

[@MedicalMaura]

For use on yourself, correct? I dont think they'd be that off, maybe more tend for a false negative over a false positive if anything, as the pad may start to "lose reaction". Now if you were using them in a clinical laboratory setting, that would be a big no no lol

[@petermiesler9452]

@@MedicalMaura Yes, personal. Actually got them for our dog couple years back, she healed up and they were forgotten, came across them today, was thinking why not use them, just to see what I can see. :- ) Thank you for the info.

[@TheYtgtcpt]

Thanks for your explanation. I am doing Keto diet. What I should look for ?

[@slackstarfish8133]

So what does your average urine test at a yearly doctors appointment test for?

[@MedicalMaura]

These same parameters, basically seeing if you have a UTI, or something looks off with your results, if you are diabetic they would also do a urine microalbumin.

[@Keepit-dy3yq]

@@MedicalMaura something off like ? STI's?

[@MedicalMaura]

@@Keepit-dy3yq yeah it could point in that direction, especially if it's a visibly motile one like Trichomoniasis

[@nonameno6690]

Can I use human test strips on pets or vise versa?

[@MedicalMaura]

So I've heard of people using human urine test strips for their animals, like I think when was a guinea pig to test pH and such but I don't really know about animal test strips and what their ranges are if it's similar to Human ones or not, kind of depends what you're looking for but you probably could at home to get an idea

[@Maceface555]

Can these dip-stick Urinalysis’ detect STI’s such as Chlamydia or Gonorrhea?

[@MedicalMaura]

Macie Clemens no they cannot. There isn't any way to detect the difference between a regular UTI and an sti, even visually under a microscope, unless it is trichomonas (because it moves). The best way is either detection of the antigens in an unclean catch of urine or a pelvic swab and that is run on a specific microbiology instrument.

[@bnazem7617]

hi, thank you for the video. I want to know how can I use the test strips? I mean how should I pour the urin on the test in home? is this ok if I use a clean glass? or can I just pour the urin on the test ?

[@MedicalMaura]

Yes you can use a glass. At work we have a tube that we would dip it in and then drag it against the side as you are taking it out to get excess urine off of it.

[@bnazem7617]

@@MedicalMaura Thank you so much. I am in quarantine so I can not go to lab for test. I am trying to use the test. thank you for your helpful comment

[@marioposeidon2186]

My special gravity is 1.025 and I drink a lot of water but my protein is good do I have problem with my kidneys

[@MedicalMaura]

That isn't out of range but just looking at that I couldn't say that you for sure don't

[@derrickwolter1]

So if it changes purple, meaning an infection what testing should be done?

[@MedicalMaura]

Well a person might require antibiotics if an infection is suspected. Therefore, a microscopic analysis of the urine should be done and a urine culture if indicated to find out the type of bacterial infection.

[@derrickwolter1]

@@MedicalMaura that's what I thought, thank you very much

[@jhummax]

Hi, Mura i have tested my urine and my gravity is yellowish in color and my ketones is dark grey in color, are they still in normal range?

[@MedicalMaura]

jhummax I would compare it to the color chart on the bottle of sticks you have.. not all are probably the exact same color change because ketones on these sticks go from white to a purple, so not sure about dark grey.

[@TyBuchanan]

No explanation as to why one gets a distinct change in colors on the dipstick after 5 minutes - no change until 4 minutes. Nothing in the 120 second time.

[@MedicalMaura]

If there is no color change within 120 seconds for that specific analyst, then it is negative. There could be color changes outside of the time frame due to very small quantities, but are low enough to not quantify.

[@fastspanish9102]

Can u detected std infection in urin including Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia

[@MedicalMaura]

Not from this type of testing, it would need to be run on a swab or urine specimen, and the testing is more advanced, testing for the RNA of the GC/ Chlamydia. One common test is called the Aptima Combo 2 Assay.

[@kristie8357]

Can u explain SG? SPECIFIC GRAVITY. mine showed a little bit. What does that mean? I'm in ketosis with glucose levels great. Everything else looks good.

[@MedicalMaura]

A little bit as in how? the normal range is between 1.005 on the low side, and 1.030 on the high side. It is siimlar to how dense your urine is and the more 'things' that are in it, bacteria, white blood cells, protein, mucus, etc, the higher it will be.

[@kristie8357]

Medical Maura so if i was dropping glucose by getting into strong ketosis and a bit dehydrated that could be It?...i struggle with not holding my salts well. Aldosterone I don't think works well because with adrenal fatigue.

[@kristie8357]

Medical Maura a little bit as in mid range.

[@throng5092]

I'm gonna take a drug test I'm not asking you to tell me how to pass one but I have consumed cannabis in the last 11 days or so and I'm worried it will show positive I'm not a heavy user only consuming 1 or 3 times a month and I'm asking is there anything I could do to pass it I'm worried any help will do

[@manalshaito1524]

Did u pass

[@MyDonkey2000]

Hey there, I have a rather specific question. I'm trying to track my creatinine levels because I've begun using creatine supplements as well as eating more red meat, and I want to know how to measure any changes in my creatinine levels as I use more creatine. From what I understand, higher concentrations of creatinine affects gravity and ketones, though I'm not entirely sure (this is sort of new to me). If you know a specific test I could purchase to measure those levels,that would help a lot. Anyway, thank you for any help you can give me. I appreciate it as well as this video!

[@MedicalMaura]

Colin Fitzgerald First of all, to check creatinine levels, there is a blood, a random urine test, and a 24 hour creatinine where you pee in a jug for 24 hours to check how much creatinine you are eliminating (which I assume would be more due to the influx of creatine, so most likely less important than the blood levels). However, I have had this conversation with a co-worker and had found some research articles that acted like as long as you have normal kidney function, your blood creatinine levels would be normal from reasonable creatine supplementation. I have found direct correlation from lack of water consumption and increase in diuretics suck as coffee and tea to cause an elevated blood creatinine, though, in an otherwise young healthy male. So drink lots of H2O lol In the case of ketones, you can purchase ketone strips similar to these dipsticks, not sure where, but I know they are out there, for people on the keto diet, or their original purpose; for diabetics. I eat a somewhat ketogenic diet with an increase in protein and meats and I do see ketones in my urine if I don't pair with a carb ( Im also gluten free).. but my blood creatinine levels have always been fine. The first tests I mentioned you would most likely have to go through a PCP or one of those any lab test places (not sure the validity of them, however), but the ketone strips should be over the counter or purchased online easy enough. Hope this helped! Maura

[@MedicalMaura]

Also specific gravity of urine could be increased due to a lot of things; mucus, protein, red blood cells, white blood cells, bacteria, so that wouldn't be as a reliable test to check creatinine. Plus you'd need a dipstick or go old school with a refractometer lol

[@MyDonkey2000]

Medical Maura Thank you so much! this really helps. I'm gonna buy some ketone strips and take some measurements. I don't plan on taking a lot of supplements, so I probably won't see too many results, but I'm curious. I'll let you know if I have anymore questions. You rock! 🤘

[@bernicelawrence7011]

What does 1+ small Bilirubin, 1+ Ketones and 1 mg Urobilinogen mean?

[@MedicalMaura]

Could mean a lot of things, or not much, basically. Did you discuss with your physician? 1+ and 1 mg aren't very high amounts, so not necessarily anything to worry about, but the presence of bilirubin and urobilinogen could mean an intestinal issue or liver issue. (They are breakdown/bi-products of red blood cells). Ketones are pretty common in urine, and can show up with a high protein diet, or if you were fasting.

[@Saxton.Montgomery]

is the test that you would receive at a physical?

[@MedicalMaura]

Yes it could me