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How To Test Kidney Function Through Urine Test?

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Question : What is the strip called that you put your urine in and it tells you how good your kidneys are working.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
there are many of it

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for question.

These tests are called urine diagnostic Reagent Test Strips and there are many manufacturers that produce it. It is also called urine dipsticks or UrinCheck.
Some other are Multisticks or Combur test.
Each of them had same sensitivity so try to find some that is available in your place.

Wish you good health. Regards
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How To Test Kidney Function Through Urine Test?

Brief Answer: there are many of it Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for question. These tests are called urine diagnostic Reagent Test Strips and there are many manufacturers that produce it. It is also called urine dipsticks or UrinCheck. Some other are Multisticks or Combur test. Each of them had same sensitivity so try to find some that is available in your place. Wish you good health. Regards