Urinalysis Testing for Point-of-Care and Laboratory Use
Urinalysis testing supplies for hospitals, clinics and laboratories - multi-parameter reagent strips reading glucose, protein, ketones, blood, leukocytes, nitrite, pH and specific gravity, benchtop and handheld reflectance analyzers, and sterile and non-sterile collection cups from Siemens Multistix and Clinitek, Roche Chemstrip and Arkray. Strips are read visually against a color chart or by an analyzer keyed to the instrument, in panels from single-parameter to 10-plus. Sterile cups serve culture specimens and non-sterile cups routine chemistry. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, clinics, laboratories and clinical procurement.
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Urinalysis Testing for Point-of-Care and Laboratory Use
Urinalysis testing covers the reagent strips, analyzers and collection supplies used to run routine urine chemistry at the point of care and in the laboratory. The category follows the strip-plus-analyzer model, where reagent strips are keyed to the reading instrument or read visually against a color chart. Products are stocked from lines such as Siemens Multistix and Clinitek, Roche Chemstrip and Arkray for hospitals, clinics, laboratories and licensed distributors.
Urinalysis Products Stocked
- Reagent test strips - Multi-parameter urine dipsticks reading analytes such as glucose, protein, ketones, blood, leukocytes, nitrite, pH and specific gravity, in configurations from single-parameter to 10-plus parameter strips.
- Urine chemistry analyzers - Benchtop and handheld reflectance analyzers that read reagent strips and print or transmit results.
- Collection cups and containers - Sterile and non-sterile urine specimen cups, including transfer-straw and tube-integrated systems.
- Control solutions - Urinalysis controls for verifying strip and analyzer performance.
- Pregnancy and rapid urine tests - hCG and related rapid urine test devices where stocked.
Reagent Strip Parameters
| Strip Type | Parameters | Read Method | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-parameter strip | Glucose, protein, blood, pH, etc. | Analyzer or visual | Routine urinalysis |
| Reduced-panel strip | Selected analytes | Analyzer or visual | Targeted screening |
| Single-parameter strip | One analyte | Visual | Single-check testing |
| Control solution | Reference ranges | Analyzer or visual | Quality control |
Analyzer Reading Versus Visual Reading
Reagent strips can be read visually by comparing each pad to a printed color chart or read automatically by a reflectance analyzer, which removes reader-to-reader variation and produces a printed or transmitted result. Analyzer-read strips are keyed to the specific instrument, so strip inventory follows the installed analyzer. Strip parameter count ranges from single-analyte through 10-plus parameter panels, and facilities select the panel by their testing menu. Collection cups are stocked in sterile formats for culture and non-sterile formats for routine chemistry, with transfer systems that move specimen into tubes for the laboratory.
Urinalysis reagent strips are one of the highest-turnover point-of-care consumables, reordered continuously wherever routine urine testing is run. Keeping strips matched to the reading method or installed analyzer on standing order, along with collection cups, is standard practice for materials management supporting urinalysis programs. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What parameters do urinalysis reagent strips measure?
Multi-parameter urine reagent strips read analytes that commonly include glucose, protein, ketones, blood, leukocytes, nitrite, bilirubin, urobilinogen, pH and specific gravity, with 10-parameter strips covering the full routine panel. Reduced-panel and single-parameter strips cover selected analytes for targeted screening. The parameter set is printed on the strip vial, and facilities select the strip panel to match their testing menu.
What is the difference between analyzer-read and visually read urinalysis strips?
Visually read strips are compared by eye to a printed color chart on the vial, which is simple but introduces reader-to-reader variation. Analyzer-read strips are inserted into a reflectance analyzer that reads each pad electronically and prints or transmits a standardized result. Analyzer-read strips are keyed to the specific instrument, so higher-volume programs standardize strip inventory around the installed analyzer for consistent results.
What is the difference between sterile and non-sterile urine collection cups?
Sterile urine cups are individually wrapped and used where the specimen goes to culture, since contamination would affect the result, while non-sterile cups are used for routine chemistry and dipstick testing where sterility is not required. Both are stocked in standard volumes, and transfer-straw or tube-integrated systems move specimen into vacuum tubes for laboratory processing. Facilities stock both formats to match the test ordered.
Can facilities order urinalysis supplies in bulk?
Yes. Urinalysis reagent strips, analyzers, collection cups and control solutions are stocked in case and bulk quantities for hospitals, clinics, laboratories and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are standard for reagent strips and collection cups given their continuous turnover. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What urinalysis products should be in a facility formulary?
A typical urinalysis formulary includes the reagent strip panel matched to the reading method or installed analyzer, sterile collection cups for culture specimens and non-sterile cups for routine chemistry, control solutions for quality checks, and transfer systems where specimens move to the laboratory. Facilities running an analyzer standardize strip inventory around it. MAP Medical builds consolidated urinalysis packages matched to the testing menu and installed analyzer - contact our team for an assessment.