10 Parameter Tub

It is easy to use and read the results. It arrived promptly and soon put my mind at rest regarding recent symptoms. The only criticism is that the meanings of the results are not included in the box or on the strips' bottle so it's difficult to see if the results warrant contacting the GP or pharmacist without going online.

Good product to have on hand if like me you are at high risk of kidney disease or are at risk of diabetes/have diabetes. I shall only be concerned with blood, protein levels for kidney as high levels of either of these will prompt me to get further testing from GP - I think there is a real market for regular self-home health monitoring post-Covid as more often than not, it can save the GP surgeries time if a trip to the surgery can be avoided if not essential. The strips are easy to use, just wait 60s and compare the colour of the tiles on the strip to the chart that is enclosed with the bottle of test strips to see if any of the tiles are above the expected average and if so by how much.EDITDue to ongoing health issues, I have had several early morning urine tests at the hospital in recent weeks and they have produced the same result as my early morning home dipstick tests, so I am happy with the accuracy. It maybe worth mentioning that urine analyses can vary depending on the time of day. Most of my Doctors have requested early morning samples which is why I do the same at home However, I can only speak from my own experience but anyone with blood (other than that caused by periods of course) or protein in the urine at all should seek prompt professional medical advice, likewise for the presence of glucose - these home dipsticks are only a first port of call, (rather like monitoring your BP at home) not for self-diagnosis or ruling out any ongoing concerns. Even when my tests have been normal, I have still sought telephone advice to waylay any concerns if I have other symptoms I am worried about eg. pain or signs of infection etc.

First ImpressionsThe pack arrived well-sealed with 100 strips inside a sturdy container. The included colour chart is clear and easy to read, with results explained in multiple languages. Everything felt hygienic and professional right out of the box.Build & QualityThe strips are individually sturdy enough that they don’t bend or disintegrate when dipped. The test squares react quickly and give a visible colour change within the stated time. The container closes tightly, which is important to keep the strips fresh.Performance / UsageI’ve used these to track hydration and check for things like glucose and protein levels. Results appear within 60 seconds and are simple to compare against the chart. While these aren’t a substitute for professional medical tests, they’re useful for spotting trends at home or for peace of mind before seeing a GP.Pros:Clear instructions and easy-to-read colour chartWide range of parameters (10 in total)Fast results (within 1 minute)Good value with 100 strips includedCons:Colour changes can be a bit subjective, especially in low lightingNo smartphone app integration (would be a nice addition for tracking over time)VerdictA practical and affordable option for home monitoring. While not a replacement for lab tests, they give a good indication of potential issues and are very handy for regular self-checks. I’ll keep these on hand for ongoing use and would buy again.

Good to have for my mum to hopefully screen her for UTI's

These strips are good quality, work very well and they have so many, making them very good value for money. I will definetly buy them again when needed. Highly recommended.

Being prone to UTI’s I’m allowed to keep antibiotics in at home for when I get an infection. Now obviously I don’t want to take antibiotics unnecessarily so I wanted to be sure I actually had an infection before taking anything. I came across these and thought they might do the job. I’m really pleased with them. They are very simple to use. You dip the whole strip into a mid flow urine sample for no more than 2 seconds. You will need a tallish container ( I have a small test tube). You tap off excess urine onto some tissue being careful not to touch the coloured side of the strip and then wait 60 seconds. In fairness if I have an infection it doesn’t take that long to show. There is a chart on the bottle that shows the varying results but a reviewer has taken the time to write out what everything means in easy to understand terms. I’ve actually printed off this review and keep it with the test strips as it’s truly brilliant. Thanks to that reviewer for taking the time and I’d recommend everyone reads that review as it’s more helpful than the chart on the bottle. I was happy to pay for these despite knowing I won’t use them all before they are out of date. It’s worth it for peace of mind. I suppose it would be brilliant if you could buy say 10 strips for a lower cost but it wouldn’t stop me ordering these again. I’m glad I ordered them.

My mother has been convinced that she’s dying for as long as I can remember. Despite multiple doctors, at multiple hospitals, carrying out multiple tests (all of which confirm she is physically fit) she thinks that they are lying to her. She even went private and still doesn’t believe that she’s “fine”. So, she asked for my help and requested I buy her various self test DIY kits off of the internet, including these. I think she has probably used one of them, the others are in a back of a cupboard collecting dust.If unlike my Mum, you’re not bonkers, then I can imagine that these are good for necessary monitoring of sugar/protein level, but probably thing that a quick visit to a GP or pharmacist is probably a better, safer option unless you’re medically qualified to decipher the results.