Urine Test Strips

What this page covers

This page covers urine test strips, also called reagent strips for urinalysis and urine dipsticks. Strips are read either visually or by an analyzer, and the pairing between a strip and an analyzer matters: a strip's parameter set and an analyzer's parameter set must match for the combination to be usable. This site does not publish a strip-to-analyzer compatibility matrix, because the company's own material does not publish one that can be verified pair by pair.

The URA-102 analyzer specification page lists test parameters LEU, NIT, URO, PRO, PH, BLD, SG, VC, KET, BIL, GLU, MALB, CRE and CAL. Those parameters are the URA-102 analyzer's listed parameters. A buyer sourcing strips for use with URA-102 should name both the strip and the analyzer in the inquiry and ask for the combination to be confirmed in writing.

How buyers usually compare urine strips

Buyers comparing urine test strips usually ask about which parameters a strip covers, how results are read, storage conditions, shelf life and packing. This site does not publish parameter-by-parameter strip tables, because no title-consistent strip specification table is published in the company's own material. Parameter coverage for any specific strip should be confirmed in writing with the strip name.

For general guidance on reading strips, the urinalysis strips guide in the blog section explains how reagent strips are used and what the common parameters mean in general terms. That guide is general information, not a specification for any strip sold here, and it does not replace the instructions that accompany a specific product.

Ordering notes

The company FAQ states that prices vary with supply and market factors, that international orders are subject to an ongoing minimum order requirement with no fixed figure published, that samples take about 7 days, and that mass production takes 20–30 days after deposit. Certificates are available upon request. Before payment, confirm the named strip and analyzer combination, packing and current availability in writing.

Strip and analyzer pairing in practice

Strip and analyzer pairing is the central practical question in urinalysis sourcing. A strip's parameter set and an analyzer's parameter set must overlap for the combination to be usable, and a mismatch wastes both strips and instrument time. The URA-102 parameter list on its specification page is the reference for one side of that pairing; the strip side must be confirmed for the named strip in writing.

Visual reading is the fallback when no analyzer is used: pad colours are compared with a reference chart. Visual reading needs no instrument but depends on lighting and on the reader's colour judgement. An analyzer reads strip pads instrumentally. For URA-102, the listed specification includes storage for 1000 test results, and the listed highlights include a built-in thermal printer. Confirm URA-101's functions separately in writing. A buyer choosing between the two should weigh instrument cost against reading consistency and data handling, for the specific setting where the strips will be used.

Storage and handling notes for buyers