Suresign Urinary Tract Infection Test Strips Pack of 3

A rapid one step test for the qualitative detection of Leukocytes and Nitrate in urine to aid in the screening of urinary tract infections. 

A urinary infection represents the most common disease of the urinary tract which includes the urethra, the bladder, the ureter, and the kidneys. Men, women, and children are likely to experience a urinary infection. It is mostly women who suffer from urinary infections, since the short urethra favours the penetration of germs. However, elderly males are also affected if they have an enlarged prostate which obstructs the urine flow. In healthy people, urine is sterile (i.e. it does not contain any micro-organisms). One of the best ways to keep your urinary tract sterile is to empty your bladder completely at regular intervals. Generally, an infection starts in the urethra and may then spread into the upper urinary tract as far as the kidneys. The symptoms vary considerably: burning when emptying the bladder, or a strong urge to urinate. The urine may also be cloudy or have a strong odour. 

ATTENTION: It is recommended to take a sample of urine for the test in the early morning, as it is the most concentrated. The urine used for the test should not come into contact with water from the toilet or any disinfectant or cleaning substances. 

For women only: The test should not be performed during or for three days after your period. The urine sample should not be contaminated with vaginal fluids since this may produce a misleading result. 

Do not make any important medical decision without first referring to your doctor. COLLECT URINE: 

Collect urine in a clean glass or plastic cup without any residual detergents. Make sure to fill up the cup with urine. 

PERFORMING THE TEST: 

1. Open the foil pouch and take out the test strip. Do not touch the test pads. Once the pouch is opened, it is recommended to perform the test immediately. 

2. Dip the test strip in the urine sample. 

ATTENTION: Hold the end of the test strip farthest away from the test pads and dip the test strip in the urine sample for 1-2 seconds, ensuring all test pads are fully immersed in the urine. 

3. Then remove the test strip and wipe off any surplus urine against the rim of the container or with an absorbent material (e.g. a paper towel) to avoid mixing chemicals from adjacent reagent areas. 

4. Lay the strip with the test pads facing up on a flat surface and begin timing. Wait for 2 min (Do not read results after 3 minutes). 

For self-test in vitro diagnostic use only. 

Store in a dry place at 4-30°C (39.2-86°F), avoiding areas of excess moisture. 

If the foil packaging is damaged or has been opened, please do not use. 

Use only a clean container - uncontaminated by cleaning fluids - to collect urine. 

Keep out of the reach of children. 

Do not use after the expiry date. 

Follow the indicated time strictly. 

Use the test only once. Do not dismantle and touch the reagent areas of the test strip. 

For external use only. Not to be taken internally. 

The used test should be discarded according to local regulations. 

In case of difficulties in colour identification (such as Daltonism), ask for help in test reading.