Prima Urinary Tract Infections Test x3
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Self-Test for the detection of leukocytes, blood, nitrites and proteins in urine.
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
Urinary tract infection is one of the most frequent pathologies affecting this area. The symptoms can be very different, such as: burning, constant urge to urinate and, in severe cases, lower back pain, fever and flu.
The urinary tract includes: upper urinary ducts, bladder, urinary ducts and renal pelvis. Generally, the infection originates in the urinary duct and then extends to the upper urinary tract until it reaches the kidneys. It is mainly women who suffer from it, due to the short urinary ducts that favor the penetration of pathogenic germs. Men are affected especially in old age, as an enlarged prostate could prevent urine from flowing out.
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS TEST is intended for anyone who wants to check the presence of leukocytes, blood, nitrites or proteins in the urine, indicating a possible infection in progress.
The test should be performed in the presence of one or more of the following symptoms: frequent urination, burning when urinating, turbid and/or smelly urine. It is recommended to use the very first urine in the morning.
TECH SPECS
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS TEST consists of plastic strips on which different reactive areas are applied. The test is intended for qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of leukocytes, blood, nitrites and proteins in urine.
Leukocytes accuracy: 97.6%
Blood free haemoglobin accuracy: 96.0%
Proteins accuracy: 88.0%
Nitrites accuracy: 100.0%
CONTENT
- 3 test strips
- 1 color chart
- Instructions for use
Directions
USE PROCEDURE
- Collect the first urine in the morning by using a clean and dry cup;
- Take out the test strip from the aluminium pouch;
- Deep the test strip into the sample for 1-2 seconds;
- Wait 2 minutes before reading the results.
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
Negative: The presence of leukocytes, blood, nitrites and proteins in the urine has not been detected.
Leucocytes positive: Leukocytes have been detected in the urine. It is recommended to contact your doctor.
Blood positive: Blood has been detected in the urine. It is recommended to contact your doctor.
Nitrites positive: Nitrites have been detected in the urine. It is recommended to contact your doctor.
Proteins positive: Proteins have been detected in the urine. It is recommended to contact your doctor.
F.A.Q.
What happens if the results reading time is not met?
The test has been carried out correctly when the instructions for use are followed. It includes the reading time and the interpretation of the results shown at the "RESULTS INTERPRETATION" secrion of the instructions for use.
How to prove that the test worked correctly?
A colored line will appear at the control region (C) on the test device, showing that the test performed correctly. The absence of the colored line suggests to repeat the test with a new device and a new sample.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Chee Wei Tan, MMed, MCFP1and Maciej Piotr Chlebicki, MBBS, ABIM2: “Urinary tract infections in adults” Singapore Med J. 2016 Sep; 57(9):
- Copp H.L., Schmidt B.: “Work up of Pediatric Urinary Tract Infection”. Urol Clin North Am. 2015 Nov; 42(4): 519–526.
