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My test requisition form stated there was an x by "dipstick urinalysis". what does this mean?
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Test for urine: One of the common ways of examining urine is by dipping paper coated with multiple chemicals and seeing the color changes. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinalysis/my00488/dsection=results.
Answered 5/30/2016
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