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What can a "dipstick urinalysis" mean?
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A screening test: Urine is routine testing for many chemicals by dipping a paper coated with reagents. It tests for ph, sugar, proteins and more. It is used to screen urine for many diseases. See this site for more info. http://library.med.utah.edu/webpath/tutorial/urine/urine.html.
Answered 12/18/2013
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Very good morning doctors. Can phosphates in urine be determined by a dipstick or is urinalysis required? Howcis excessive phosphates in urine treated?
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