Combur 10 Test 100's (Box/100)
Combur 10 Test Strips by Roche (box of 100) are clinical-grade 10-parameter urinalysis dipsticks for fast point-of-care testing of glucose, protein, blood, leukocytes, nitrites, pH, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin and specific gravity. Widely used across Australian GP clinics, urgent care and aged-care facilities.
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What are Combur 10 Test Strips?
Combur 10 Test Strips are clinical-grade 10-parameter urinalysis dipsticks manufactured by Roche. They are widely used across Australian GP clinics, urgent care centres, antenatal clinics, aged care facilities and emergency departments for routine urinalysis, UTI screening, diabetes monitoring and pregnancy assessment. The 100-strip box is the standard clinical pack size.
10 parameters measured
- Glucose - screens for diabetes and glucose handling.
- Protein - screens for kidney damage, pre-eclampsia in pregnancy.
- Blood - haematuria from UTI, stones or trauma.
- Leukocytes - white blood cells suggesting infection.
- Nitrites - bacterial infection marker.
- pH - acid/base balance, kidney stone risk.
- Ketones - diabetic ketoacidosis, fasting state.
- Urobilinogen - liver function.
- Bilirubin - liver disease screening.
- Specific Gravity - hydration status.
How to use Combur 10 strips
- Collect a fresh midstream urine sample in a clean container.
- Dip the strip into urine for 1-2 seconds, fully wetting all reagent pads.
- Tap the strip edge against the container to remove excess urine.
- Hold the strip horizontally and start a timer.
- Read each reagent pad against the colour chart on the bottle at the time specified for each parameter.
- Record results.
Test fresh urine ideally within 2 hours of collection, or refrigerate and bring back to room temperature before testing.
Who uses Combur 10
- General practice clinics for routine urinalysis.
- Antenatal clinics for pregnancy monitoring (protein, glucose, ketones).
- Urgent care for UTI assessment.
- Diabetes clinics for glucose and ketone monitoring.
- Aged care facilities for incontinence and UTI screening.
- Emergency departments for rapid triage.
Storage and quality
- Store in original bottle with desiccant intact.
- Keep tightly sealed between every use.
- Room temperature (15-30C) only - do not refrigerate.
- Use within 90 days of opening.
- Discard any strips with discoloured reagent pads.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Combur 10 test measure?
Combur 10 detects glucose, protein, blood, leukocytes, nitrites, pH, ketones, urobilinogen, bilirubin and specific gravity in urine. These 10 parameters screen for diabetes, UTI, kidney disease, liver disease, pre-eclampsia, dehydration and ketosis - the standard panel for GP urinalysis.
How quickly do Combur 10 strips give results?
Most parameters develop within 60 seconds and read fully at 60-120 seconds. Leukocytes and bilirubin need the full 2 minutes; others (glucose, ketones, blood, pH) read earlier. Always read each parameter at the time specified on the bottle label - the test kit colour chart gives precise timings.
What is the difference between Combur 10 and Urocolor 10?
Both are 10-parameter urinalysis dipsticks measuring the same analytes. Combur is made by Roche (Germany); Urocolor is an Abbott product. Both are clinically equivalent for routine GP urinalysis. Choice usually comes down to clinic supply contracts, price, and reader-machine compatibility (some clinics use automated readers tied to one brand).
How should Combur 10 strips be stored?
Store in the original bottle with the desiccant intact at 15-30C (room temperature). Do not refrigerate. Keep tightly sealed - moisture exposure degrades the reagents within hours. Use within 90 days of first opening. Discard if strips have changed colour from off-white to anything else.
Sources: healthdirect.gov.au — Urine test, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).