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A urine dipstick test is a type of fluid analysis used by medical professionals to screen for various diseases and health complications. When the test strip is saturated with urine, it changes color to indicate the presence of compounds like proteins, ketones, hemoglobin, and nitrites, as well as harmful pathogens. To use a subject’s urine to determine their health, it’s first necessary to collect a fresh sample. Afterwards, you can mark any changes on the strip and interpret your findings to make a diagnosis.