BERKELEYHEALTH URINARY TRACT INFECTION RAPID TEST (SELF TESTING USE)
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a collective term that describes any infection involving any part of the urinary tract, namely the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. It is one of the most common infections in local primary care.
The test should be performed in presence of the following symptoms: excessive frequency and/or burning during urination, turbid and/or bad-smelling urine.
This 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.
User 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.