Question 1

what are the advantages and disadvantages of the clinistix reagent strips?

Accepted Answer

Clinistix: Advantages are the patients can check their blood sugar and keep a record of it, if they are being treated for diabetes, also helps them to know if they get hypoglycemic episodes
but the disavantages are that you can get false readings if not used properly, and get false sence of security, and you start to ignore medical advice.You still need to check you aic hemoglobin which tells you the truth.

Question 2

can you tell me how kovac reagent react with indole ring?

Accepted Answer

Easy organic chem: http://science.pc.athabascau.ca/reagentstud.nsf/5427203fdc0633d38725709300693526/ed4e3d125bb3fac7872570b8006a4640/$FILE/Kovac%27s%20%28Indole%29%20test.jpg p-Dimethylaminebenzaldehyde reacts with indole to produce a rose-colored chromogen

Question 3

what does mean reject no reagent in laboratory?

Accepted Answer

Can call the lab: Depends on the details, such as where such words appeared, what led a person to interact with the lab, etc...  A reagent is a substance a lab technician adds as part of a chemical reaction or lab test. If the lab had no reagent, that may mean the lab was not capable of doing that particular test. The answer can usually be found by calling the lab.

Question 4

i have a tsh of 0.10l and the lab slip says it is out of range. my t4 is 0.9 and my t3 (liothyronine) is 3.2. the t4 reagent produces results 9 percent higher.  what does this all mean?

Accepted Answer

Low TSH : Mean high thyroid level. Are you having any symptoms of hyper state? Talk to your physician to discuss the results. You may need to decrease the doses. But not without consulting your physician. He have a plan for you. I don't know specifics.

Question 5

what does 0.21 mean in ag/ab 4th generation test result mean? cut off value stated in the test 1.0 non reactive. does 0.21 mean a small portion of antigen or antibody was found or is it related to the reagents added? test was conducted after 6weeks?

Accepted Answer

: That's a common misconception, but the answer is no:  The low number does not mean a weakly positive test. Any number below the 1.0 cut-off is totally negative. For example there is no difference between say 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, and 0.9:  all totally negative. The same blood sample tested 10 times often can give 10 different numbers. Your negative result is 100% proof you did not catch HIV when exposed.

Question 6

what is the reagent found in fecal occult blood tests?

Accepted Answer

See below: There is more than one way to test for occult blood in stool. See this site for more information.
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/fecal-occult-blood-test-fobt.

Question 7

can you get bayer (aspirin) reagent diastix strips in bangalore?

Accepted Answer

I believe so: I believe you prob should be able to.

Question 8

urine reagent strips promo to check urine. all normal (including nitrites) except leukocytes. color between trace(15) and small(70). uti? no symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Microscopic exam: To make a diagnosis of a UTI your urine should be spun down and examined under the microscope and the WBC  should be counted.

Question 9

im craving for salt and my legs get hot at night, i have low cortisol level n have been on medication for nine months why?

Accepted Answer

Salt craving: Your salt craving is natural for cortisol deficiency. Cortisol replacement is essential and it must be adequate. The med used has to have salt retaining actions. Some require a second med, such as fludrocortisone. Rediscuss with your doc the adequacy of your med.  Ask for blood testing to check sodium and potassium levels. Hot legs require doc evaluation too. Suggests nerve problem.

Question 10

hi, i am nine weeks pregnant, and i am struggling with fatigue, nausea , bloating, and mild headaches, please advise on any over the counter medication that i can get, that is safe for the baby?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Any medication taken during pregnancy is a potential risk, but medications in category B have been shown to cause no risk to fetus in controlled studies.  Acetaminophen and antacids like Mylanta or Tums are both in that category.  Get lots of rest.  Drink a lot of fluids as your blood volume is increasing, and eat frequent small portions ofbland foods like crackers. Congratulations

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What does mean reject no reagent in laboratory?

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I have a tsh of 0.10l and the lab slip says it is out of range. my t4 is 0.9 and my t3 (liothyronine) is 3.2. the t4 reagent produces results 9 percent higher. what does this all mean?

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What does 0.21 mean in ag/ab 4th generation test result mean? cut off value stated in the test 1.0 non reactive. does 0.21 mean a small portion of antigen or antibody was found or is it related to the reagents added? test was conducted after 6weeks?

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What is the reagent found in fecal occult blood tests?

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Can you get bayer (aspirin) reagent diastix strips in bangalore?

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Urine reagent strips promo to check urine. all normal (including nitrites) except leukocytes. color between trace(15) and small(70). uti? no symptoms.

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Im craving for salt and my legs get hot at night, i have low cortisol level n have been on medication for nine months why?

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Hi, i am nine weeks pregnant, and i am struggling with fatigue, nausea , bloating, and mild headaches, please advise on any over the counter medication that i can get, that is safe for the baby?

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