Urine Dipstick Test
Methodology
Bayer MultistixIncludes: pH, protein, glucose, ketone, bilirubin, urobilinogen, nitrite, specific gravity, and leukocytes.
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: UrinePreferred: Clean catch, first voided morning specimen
Acceptable: Random collection
Container/Tube: Urine container
Specimen Volume: Adequate collection
Specimen Transport Temperature
RefrigeratedReference Values
pH: 5.0-7.0Specific Gravity: 1.000-1.030
Protein: Negative
Glucose: Negative
Ketone: Negative
Bilirubin: Negative
Blood: Negative
Urobilinogen: 0.2-1.0 mg/dL
Nitrite: Negative
Leukocytes: Negative