How can I test my urine for protein at home?
To test your urine on a daily basis, use a simple test kit containing a urine testing strip that you dip into a fresh sample of your urine. Follow the instructions on the kit and find the results by matching the color of the strip to color blocks on the container.
Are urine test strips accurate for protein?
The sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values of the dipstick test for detection of protein were 80.0%, 95.0%, 22.2% and 99.6% and for glucose were 100%, 98.5%, 87.0% and 100% respectively.
What are protein test strips?
The urine protein dipstick test measures the presence of proteins, such as albumin, in a urine sample. Albumin and protein can also be measured using a blood test .
Can I buy urine dip sticks over the counter?
You can buy over-the-counter UTI dipstick tests at your local drugstore or online. They work much like a pregnancy test: Each kit comes with a testing strip (usually three to a kit). You wet a test strip by holding it in your urine stream for a few seconds.
How can you tell if there is protein in your urine?
Protein in the urine is not usually obvious, but can be detected by a simple dip- stick test, or sometimes by more sensitive lab tests. The presence of protein in the urine can act as a warning signal that not all is well with the kidneys. Usually there are no symptoms.
What does 3+ protein in urine indicate?
If there is a problem with your kidneys, protein can leak into your urine. While a small amount is normal, a large amount of protein in urine may indicate kidney disease.
Can drinking too much water cause protein in urine?
Proteinuria found in many people with polyuria.
Are ketones the same as protein in urine?
Ketones, or ketone bodies, are molecules produces by the body when fat is broken down in order to be used as a source of energy. Furthermore, a urinalysis may indicate abnormal amounts of protein in the urine, called proteinuria, resulting in foamy-looking urine.