Glukotest is a reliable,rapid and easy-to-use test for determination of glucose in urine. There is no need to dilute the urine sample.The reagent pad on the test strip reacts specifically witil the glucose in urine to give a distinct colour which is then compared with the colour-chart on label of the Glukotest vial.The distinct colour on each colour block on the label corresponds to a different concentration of glucose,thus making comparison very easy.
- Collect the urine specimen in a clean container. Briefly dip the test stflP Into the urine stream for not more than 1 second.
- Withdraw the test strip and wipe its edge along the rim of the container in order to remove excess uflne
- After 1 minute. compare the colour formed on the test StflP with the colour label on the vial
Alternative method
- Briefly wet the test area by holding it directly in the urine stream.
- Shake off excess urine.
- After 1 minute compare the test zones with Colour scale on the label.
Reading
The Glukotest is covered by a protective nylon mesh to prevent contamination and ensure uniform colour development for easy colour matching.
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If you obtain a colour reaction falling between two colour blocks on the scale,an intermediate value can be estimated.
Unless blood glucose testing is preferred,it may be necessary to test for Ketones in the urine in the following cases:
- A constant level of 2% urine glucose or more.
- During illness.
The suitable test for this is the Gluketur-Test. Suitable for home monitoring of blood glucose are Haemo-Glukotest 20-800 R stnps