Anyone know about reading urine test sticks?

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I've got some at home and one area "SG" shows a colour over to the right on the chart. I have no idea what that one is or if it matters.

It’s specific gravity. It probably because you’re not drinking enough but can rarely indicate kidney malfunction.
Why are you doing urinalysis when you don’t understand the results?

Good question. It's because I have possibly got a kidney problem ( although probably not) and have to wait till January to see a urologist. I've started feeling sick- no idea if there's a link. Desperation is the answer.

CherryPavlova: good question. It's because I have possibly got a kidney problem ( although probably not) and have to wait till January to see a urologist. I've started feeling sick- no idea if there's a link. Desperation is the answer.

If you’re feeling unwell go back to your GP? If the GP gave you urinalysis sticks, they should have explained which measures were important and why and given a clear indication of when to seek further advice.

I have these sticks too. I suffer from migraines but they are sometimes caused by a urine infection. It costs €50 for a GP appt. so I can quickly check if I have a possible urine infection before wasting €50.

Urine sticks can be very useful, but....if you don't know what the results mean that they can, at best, cause confusion and at worst, worry & concern. Which is what has happened here

Grandmasharksdentures yes you are right