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Urine Analysis |
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Urine analysis uses a thin strip of plastic (dipstick) to measure the levels of protein, sugar, and ketones in the urine. The dipstick is impregnated with chemicals that change color when they react with these substances.
(Photograph © 1991 Custom Medical Stock Photo.)