Urine Dipstick

Question 1

Steps-

Answer 1

wash hands put on PPE,
confirm patient details
inspect urine colour/ clarity
remove lid from urine sample
remove urinalysis stick- avoid touching reagent squares
close lid
insert stick directly into urine, fully emerged
place stick on towel, wait 30secs
align stick with tube, examine each result with appropriate time interval
dispose in clinical waste- HWR
wipe surfaces
label in sample bag (if needed)

Question 2

Equipment-

Answer 2

urinalysis sticks
urine sample
paper towels/ tissue
hand wash
gloves/ PPE

Question 3

Legislation-

Answer 3

HWR (2005)
HASAWA (1974)
COSHH (2002)

Question 4

What does the different colours of urine indicate?

Answer 4

Light- normal
Dark- dehydration
Red/Pink- blood
Brown- jaundice

Question 5

What does the clarity of urine indicate?

Answer 5

Clear- normal
Cloudy- infection
Frothy- severe protieuria

Question 6

What are the limitations of a dipstick?

Answer 6

personal opinion of colours, bacterial risk- build-up of crystals over time