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Urine Dipstick Teaching for PLAB2 |OSCE Skills Station|

In this PLAB 2-focused video, we cover the complete urine dipstick examination, starting from initial urine inspection to interpreting dipstick results. This station is commonly tested in PLAB 2 and follows NICE and GMC standards. What’s included: 1. Visual Inspection of Urine: Colour: Normal (straw-coloured) vs dark, red, cloudy, or orange Clarity: Clear vs cloudy (infection or contamination) Odour: Sweet (suggestive of ketonuria/diabetes), foul (infection) 2. Urine Dipstick Procedure: Explain procedure to the patient (ICE approach if required) Use clean gloves and check expiry date of the dipstick Dip the strip and time it accurately (usually 60 seconds) Compare the strip to the color chart on the container 3. Dipstick Interpretation: Leukocytes & Nitrites: Suggestive of UTI Protein: May indicate kidney issues or infection Blood: Infection, trauma, stones, or malignancy Glucose: Diabetes or pregnancy-related glycosuria Ketones: Starvation, uncontrolled diabetes pH and Specific Gravity: Hydration status and acid-base balance #PLAB2#PLABPreparation#PLABSkills#UrineDipstick#OSCEPrep#UKMLA#NICEGuidelines#ClinicalSkills#PLABStation#Urinalysis