What the modern Dipstick Test really tells you (from someone who’s watched labs change)

I’ve covered point-of-care diagnostics for years and, to be honest, urine strips have quietly become little powerhouses. The 14 Parameter Urine Urinalysis Test Strip from Prisesbio is a good example. It checks glucose, bilirubin, ketone, specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen, nitrite, leukocytes, ascorbic acid, calcium, creatinine, and microalbuminuria—fast. In clinics, home kits, even telehealth bundles, a solid Dipstick Test can flag issues before they become crises.

Industry pulse: why 14 parameters matter now

Two trends: primary care capacity is tight, and chronic kidney disease screening is moving earlier. A comprehensive Dipstick Test gives triage-level clarity in ≈60–120 seconds. Many customers say the extra pads (microalbumin, creatinine, Ca) help with risk stratification and spot-checks for dehydration or early nephropathy. Surprisingly, even occupational health nurses are using them onsite to cut repeat visits.

What’s inside: materials, methods, and standards

• Backer: PET film with segmented cellulose reagent pads.
• Chemistries: glucose oxidase–peroxidase (glucose), diazo (bilirubin), nitroprusside (ketone), Griess (nitrite), leukocyte esterase (leukocytes), tetrabromophenol blue (protein), bromothymol blue blend (pH), etc.
• Read window: visual chart or reflectance reader; typical 60–120 s by pad.
• Standards: manufactured under ISO 13485; labeling to IVD rules; performance verified vs internal QC and external liquid controls per CLSI-style workflows.
• Service life: ≈24 months sealed at 2–30°C; use immediately after opening cap; desiccant included.
• Origin: No.136, Shiji West Road, Gaobeidian City, 074000, Hebei Province, P.R. China.

Specification snapshot (real-world may vary)

How it’s used (quick flow)

1. Collect fresh midstream urine in a clean cup.
2. Dip 1–2 s; drag edge to remove excess.
3. Hold horizontally; start timer.
4. Read each pad at its time; compare to the chart under neutral light or with a reader.
5. Record; confirm positives with lab methods if clinically indicated.

Vendor landscape (quick comparison)

Applications, customization, and real feedback

Use cases: primary care, urgent care, urology/nephrology clinics, home monitoring, employer health checks, and telemedicine kits. Customization options (I asked): pad panels (e.g., remove Ca), private label, multi-language IFU, reader-calibrated charts.

Field notes: a lab manager told me the color stability is “predictable if you honor the timer.” A home-care buyer liked the bulk 100-strip jars; another flagged that strong vitamin C can blunt blood/nitrite pads—fair point and chemistry-consistent. As always, confirm critical positives with lab assays.

Mini case studies

• Community clinic: introduced a 14-parameter Dipstick Test in triage; UTI rule-ins sped antibiotic decisions while microalbumin flags prompted earlier CKD workups.
• Telehealth kit: adding a 14-pad strip cut second appointments; nurses reviewed photos via app, then scheduled labs selectively—less noise, more signal.

Regulatory note: Availability, intended use, and labeling vary by market. Always follow local IVD regulations and your practice protocols.

Authoritative references

1. CLSI GP16-A3. Urinalysis; Approved Guideline—Third Edition.
2. ISO 13485:2016. Medical devices—Quality management systems.
3. WHO. Basic Laboratory Procedures in Clinical Bacteriology, 2nd ed.
4. FDA 21 CFR 809. In vitro diagnostic products for human use (labeling).