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Evolution of urinalysis: the journey from dipstick to digital solution

Julie Elston provides an insight into the evolution of urinalysis. She argues that digital solutions could address some of the issues associated with urinalysis – such as improper handling, inconsistent dip times, subjective interpretation, and inefficient processes.


A urinalysis test is used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders – such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, liver problems and diabetes – and is commonly used for several reasons:   

The urine dipstick test is a urine examination method that can be used for urinalysis. This examination is relatively cheap, easy, fast, and has good sensitivity and specificity.

Urinalysis by dipstick testing

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