The percentage of accurate test results for glucose, protein and nitrites were 100%, 80.0%. The results indicated that dipstick urinalysis testing is a reliable screening method for UTIs and Diabetes.

Is urine test always accurate?

As with all tests, the results of rapid urine tests are not always reliable. For this reason, it might be a good idea to have a more detailed test done in a lab.

How often are urine tests wrong?

In fact, some data suggests 5 to 10 percent of all drug tests may result in false positives and 10 to 15 percent may yield false negatives. The increased use of onsite, workplace random drug testing and home-testing kits emphasize the need for reliable, confirmatory testing.