Diastix Strips 25

Diastix Strips are used for monitoring the presence and levels of glucose in urine. These in vitro reagent strips offer a quick and non-invasive method for assessing glucose concentration, typically providing results within thirty seconds. Suitable for individuals seeking an alternative to blood-based monitoring, Diastix Strips simplifies routine screening through a colourimetric reaction that indicates glucose levels.

• Sodium Nitroprusside: Sodium nitroprusside is a chemical reagent used in ketone test pads. It reacts with acetoacetic acid in urine to produce a characteristic purple colour, allowing visual detection of ketones. Its high sensitivity makes it suitable for rapid qualitative assessment of ketone bodies in diagnostic strips.
   
• Glucose Oxidase: Glucose oxidase is an enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of glucose to gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. This reaction forms the basis for glucose detection on reagent strips. The enzyme’s specificity for glucose ensures reliable measurement with minimal interference from other sugars.
   
• Peroxidase: Peroxidase is an enzyme that accelerates the reaction between hydrogen peroxide (produced by glucose oxidase) and a chromogenic indicator such as potassium iodide. This leads to a visible colour change on the test pad, enabling rapid visual estimation of glucose concentration.
   
• Potassium Iodide: Potassium iodide functions as the colour indicator in glucose reagent strips. When oxidised by hydrogen peroxide in the presence of peroxidase, it undergoes a chemical change that produces a distinct colour shift. The resulting colour intensity corresponds to the glucose level in the urine.
   
• Other Ingredients: Buffer and Nonreactive ingredients. 

• Type: Urine glucose detection reagent strips
   
• Test Time: Approximate result time is 30 seconds
   
• Measurement: Semi-quantitative glucose levels based on colour change
   
• Format: Non-invasive, urine-based testing method
   
• Storage: Store at 15–30°C and protect from sunlight
   
• Shelf Life: Use within 6 months after opening the bottle
   
• Compatibility: Suitable for use without the need for electronic devices

• Supports Monitoring of Urinary Glucose Levels: Diastix Strips offer a fast and simple way to check glucose levels in urine. The strips are ideal for those who prefer a non-invasive approach. Potassium iodide and glucose oxidase work together to reflect glucose presence through visible colour changes.
   
• Assists Glucose Awareness in Routine Checks: Diastix Strips allow users to observe visible shifts in colour to understand glucose concentration. The formulation is designed to react sensitively to urine samples. 
   
• Supports Decision-Making Through Semi-Quantitative Insights: Diastix Strips provide semi-quantitative results, helping users understand approximate glucose levels without lab testing. The visible chart helps track glucose patterns across different days. The strips are useful for those wanting to monitor fluctuations over time.
   
• Assists Low-Contact Screening with Quick Results: Diastix Strips minimise the need for blood-based tests by using urine samples. With colourimetric feedback available in under a minute, the process becomes more approachable. The ingredients ensure clear detection without external equipment.
   
• Enables Awareness of Fluctuating Glucose Trends: Diastix Strips help capture day-to-day changes in glucose appearance in urine. This tool is especially helpful for those keeping track of dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Buffered formulations help stabilise the colour change for more accurate readings.

• Dip the reactive pad into a fresh urine sample or apply a drop using a clean dropper.
• Remove immediately and wait 30 seconds without shaking.
• Compare the pad’s colour to the chart on the bottle to estimate glucose levels.
• Record time, colour, and approximate reading for reference.
• Discard unused strips 6 months after opening.

• Read enclosed directions carefully.
• Store below 30°C and out of direct sunlight.
• Do not refrigerate.
• Do not remove desiccant from the bottle.
• Remove only enough strips for immediate use.
• Replace the cap immediately and tightly.
• Use within 6 months after first opening.
• Do not use it after the unopened expiration date.
• Use only if tamper-evident seals on this carton are intact.
• For in vitro diagnostic use only.
• The test strip is for single-use only.