There are so many brands of urine diagnostic strips on the market, how can I be sure that Medi-Test will best suit my needs?
Medi-Test has been used by the NHS and many private organisations nationwide for well over 10 years. Medi-Test strips have been MDA evaluated and are manufactured in Germany to the highest standards so that you can have confidence they will provide accurate results every time.
Can Medi-Test be read with an analyser?
Yes, Medi-Test Combi-8 and Medi-Test Combi 10SGL varieties are specifically designed to be read with the Uryxxon Relax meter available from BHR. It is compact and user friendly with a touch screen interface. It is highly accurate and provides a print out of all results for record keeping purposes. It is ideal for healthcare professionals who have difficulty assessing urine strips by eye as well as departments wishing to reduce costs and time associated with sending samples away for analysis. Please call us for details.
What are the pip codes for Medi-Test Glucose and Medi-Test Protein 2?
You can obtain these on prescription from your GP and then have them dispensed by your local pharmacy, or purchase these online. Medi-Test Glucose pip code is: 055-9526. Medi-Test Protein 2 pip code is: 072-8709.
Why Should I Test For Glucose With Medi-Test Glucose?
For persons with diabetes, the presence of glucose in the urine can be an indication that your diabetes may be out of control. The Medi-Test Glucose test will alert you and your Doctor to changes in your condition for which adjustments in your diet and/or medication may be needed. The Medi-Test Glucose test is the most sensitive test on the market allowing better control of glucose levels in diabetics. The Medi-Test Glucose test is sensitive down to 1.1mmol/l which is 5x more sensitive than a competitor.
When Should I Test For Ketones?
When directed by your Doctor or Nurse.
When you have a cold, the flu or any other kind of illness.
When your urine glucose test results show you are spilling large amounts of glucose (2% or more for two or more tests in a row or several days in a row.)
When your blood glucose meter reads over 13.3 mmol/L, or when your blood glucose is well over the range your doctor or Health Care Professional has set for you.
When you are under stress.
Regularly during pregnancy.
Expected Values:
Normal urine specimens ordinarily yield negative results with the Medi-Test Keton strips. Ensure you follow instructions on how the read the strips Please call the information line for further guidance.
All results are readable between 30-60 seconds except leukocytes, why is this?
Simply due to the nature of the test, the leukocyte parameter requires a little longer to develop. This is the same for most brands of urine diagnostic.
Will high ascorbic acid levels affect the results?
Due to the high resistance towards interferences by ascorbic acid, a second testing for sensitive parameters such as blood or glucose is unnecessary in most cases.
What is the average shelf life of Medi-Test?
Medi-Test strips have a very long shelf-life even after opening the tubes, typically 2 years if the tube is closed after use. Some competitor strips have to be disposed of within 6 months or so after opening. BHR are here to help, and we welcome any feedback on any of our products. Should you have any questions regarding this, or any other product, please get in touch with us by email here and we'll get right back to you and post all relevant questions on this page.
