Urinalysis Strips
Urinalysis Strips
Urinalysis strips are simple urine test strips used to check a range of key markers in urine. They are commonly used as a quick screening tool for general urinary health, hydration status, glucose and ketone monitoring, kidney-related indicators, liver-related indicators, urinary tract indicators and other metabolic health markers.
The One Step range of urine test strips is used by doctors, hospitals, healthcare providers and members of the general public across Ireland and the United Kingdom. These strips are designed to give fast, easy-to-read results at home, in clinics, in care settings and in professional testing environments.
At Minilab, we stock one of the largest ranges of urinalysis strips available online, including 8 parameter, 10 parameter, 11 parameter and 12 parameter urine test strips, as well as foiled urine strips, ketone urine strips, protein urine strips and family health screening tests.
Urine test strips are not a replacement for medical advice or laboratory diagnosis. They are best used as a quick screening aid, with any unusual or persistent results discussed with a doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional.
What Do Urinalysis Test Strips Check For?
Different urine strips test for different combinations of parameters. The more parameters included on the strip, the wider the range of indicators being checked.
Leukocytes
Leukocytes are white blood cells. Their presence in urine may indicate that white blood cells are present in the urinary tract. This parameter is commonly used as part of general urinary health and urinary tract screening.
Nitrite
Nitrite testing is used to detect nitrite levels in urine. Certain bacteria can produce nitrites, so this parameter is often used as part of urinary tract indicator testing.
Urobilinogen
Urobilinogen is a by-product formed during the breakdown of red blood cells. Testing for urobilinogen may be used as part of general liver-related and metabolic health screening.
Glucose
Glucose is sugar. Glucose urine testing measures glucose levels in urine and is commonly used as part of glucose monitoring and metabolic health screening.
pH
pH measures how acidic or alkaline the urine is. Urine pH can vary depending on diet, hydration, medication and general health factors.
Specific Gravity
Specific gravity indicates how concentrated the urine is. It is commonly used as a guide to hydration status and urine concentration.
Ketone
Ketones are produced when the body uses fat as a source of energy. Ketone urine strips are commonly used for ketosis monitoring, low-carbohydrate diet monitoring, fasting-related monitoring and general metabolic checks.
Bilirubin
Bilirubin is a substance linked to the breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin in urine may be used as part of liver-related indicator testing.
Protein
Protein urine testing detects protein levels in urine. Protein is commonly checked as part of general urinary health screening, kidney-related indicators and urinary tract indicators.
Microalbumin
Microalbumin measures small amounts of albumin in urine. It is commonly used as a kidney-related indicator and may be included in more advanced urine screening strips.
Creatinine
Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscle activity and filtered by the kidneys. Creatinine testing in urine can be used as part of kidney-related indicator monitoring.
Blood
Blood testing detects the presence of blood in urine. This parameter is commonly used in general urinary health screening and urinary tract indicator checks.
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid is vitamin C. Some urine strips include this parameter to detect vitamin C presence in urine, which may be useful when interpreting certain urine test results.
Which Urine Test Strip Should I Choose?
The best urine test strip depends on what you want to check. Some users only need a single-parameter test, such as ketone or protein strips. Others may prefer a wider screening strip that checks 8, 10, 11 or 12 urine parameters at the same time.
12 Parameter Urine Test Strips
Our 12 parameter urine test strips provide one of the broadest screening options in the range.
They test for:
Leukocytes, Nitrite, Urobilinogen, Glucose, pH, Specific Gravity, Ketone, Bilirubin, Protein, Microalbumin, Creatinine and Blood.
These strips are commonly used to monitor:
General urinary health, hydration status, glucose and ketone monitoring, kidney-related indicators, liver-related indicators, urinary tract indicators and metabolic health markers.
These are a strong choice when you want the widest range of urine indicators on a single strip.
11 Parameter Urine Test Strips
Our 11 parameter urine test strips are a broad urinalysis option and include vitamin C detection.
They test for:
Leukocytes, Nitrite, Urobilinogen, Protein, pH, Blood, Specific Gravity, Ketone, Bilirubin, Glucose and Ascorbic Acid.
These strips are commonly used to monitor:
General urinary health, hydration status, glucose and ketone monitoring, urinary tract indicators, liver-related indicators, vitamin C presence in urine and metabolic health markers.
These are a good option for users who want a wide screening strip that also checks for ascorbic acid.
10 Parameter Urine Test Strips
Our 10 parameter urine test strips are one of the most popular all-round urinalysis options.
They test for:
Leukocytes, Nitrite, Urobilinogen, Protein, pH, Blood, Specific Gravity, Ketone, Bilirubin and Glucose.
These strips are commonly used to monitor:
General urinary health, hydration status, glucose and ketone monitoring, urinary tract indicators, liver-related indicators and metabolic health markers.
These are a practical choice for general home, clinic and professional urine screening.
8 Parameter Urine Test Strips
Our 8 parameter urine test strips cover several of the most commonly checked urine markers.
They test for:
Leukocytes, Nitrite, Protein, Blood, Ketone, Glucose, pH and Specific Gravity.
These strips are commonly used to monitor:
General urinary health, hydration status, glucose and ketone monitoring, urinary tract indicators and metabolic health markers.
These are a good choice for straightforward general urine screening without the wider liver-related indicators found on some larger parameter strips.
Foiled 10 Parameter Urine Test Strips
Our foiled strip tests are individually protected 10 parameter urine strips.
They test for:
Leukocytes, Nitrite, Urobilinogen, Protein, pH, Blood, Specific Gravity, Ketone, Bilirubin and Glucose.
These strips are commonly used to monitor:
General urinary health, hydration status, glucose and ketone monitoring, urinary tract indicators, liver-related indicators and metabolic health markers.
Foiled strips are useful where individual strip protection, storage convenience or single-use presentation is preferred.
Ketone Urine Strips
Ketone urine strips are single-parameter test strips used to detect ketones in urine.
They test for:
Ketone.
These strips are commonly used for:
Ketone level monitoring, ketosis monitoring, low-carbohydrate diet monitoring, fasting-related ketone monitoring and general metabolic monitoring.
They are popular with people following low-carb, ketogenic or fasting routines, as well as users who need a simple ketone-only urine test.
Protein Urine Strips
Protein urine strips are single-parameter test strips used to detect protein levels in urine.
They test for:
Protein.
These strips are commonly used for:
Protein levels in urine, general urinary health, kidney-related indicators and urinary tract indicators.
They are a simple choice when the user only needs to check protein rather than a wider panel of urine markers.
Family Health Screening Test
The Family Health Screening Test checks a focused range of common urine indicators.
It tests for:
Nitrite, Protein, Urobilinogen, Blood, Specific Gravity and Bilirubin.
These parameters are commonly used to monitor:
General urinary health, hydration status, kidney-related indicators, liver-related indicators and urinary tract indicators.
This is a useful option for general household screening where a simple multi-parameter urine check is preferred.
Buying Urinalysis Strips in Ireland and the UK
Minilab supplies One Step urinalysis strips across Ireland and the United Kingdom, with a wide selection of urine test strips for home users, healthcare professionals, clinics, hospitals, care homes and workplace health settings.
Whether you need a simple ketone test strip, a protein urine test strip, a 10 parameter urine test strip or a more advanced 12 parameter urinalysis strip, our range is designed to make urine screening simple, fast and easy to understand.
Always read the instructions supplied with your test strips before use. For best results, use fresh urine, follow the timing guide carefully and compare the strip colours against the chart at the correct reading time. If you receive unexpected, abnormal or repeated positive results, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
