Point-of-care semi-quantitative urinalysis.
Indications
- • Suspected UTI
- • Diabetes
- • Renal disease
- • Pregnancy screen
Equipment
- • Fresh mid-stream urine
- • Multi-parameter dipstick
Positioning
- • As appropriate for the procedure and patient comfort.
Consent
- • Explain indication, benefits, alternatives
- • Explain risks & complications
- • Obtain written/verbal consent as per SOP
- • Document consent
Universal precautions
- • Hand hygiene
- • PPE — gloves, mask, eye protection
- • Aseptic technique
- • Sharps safety
- • Verify patient identity & site
Step-by-step (0/4)
Tap to complete
Mid-stream clean-catch.
2. Dip
3. Wait
4. Interpret
Post-procedure observation
- • Vitals q15min × 1h then hourly
Monitoring
- • Site inspection
- • Symptom review
Documentation
- • Procedure note
- • Consent
- • Findings
Patient instructions
- • Report pain, bleeding, fever, worsening symptoms
Educational bedside guide. Perform only under supervision until competent. Follow local SOPs and consent policy.
