dipstick test
Quick diagnostic dip
A dipstick test is a quick diagnostic method using a narrow strip dipped into a liquid sample—typically urine or blood—to detect substances or measure levels.
The strip changes color to indicate results: The dipstick test showed elevated glucose.
Common in medical screening, pregnancy testing, and water quality checks.
Named for the rod used to check oil levels in engines.
- urineRenal excretion fluid
- stripNarrow elongated piece
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
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- diagnosticsCT scan, physical exam, examination, diagnostic kit, checkup
- urine testsurinalysis, urine culture, urine sample, urine color, specific gravity
- immunoassaysEIA, neutralization, agglutination, serology, titer
- proteinuriaalbumin, Bence Jones protein
- water testingwater sample, water analysis, water sampling, sample collection, pH meter
dipstick testlaboratory analysis
Scientific testing of specimens
mass spectrometry · biopsy · PCR test · blood culture · genetic sequencing
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