The Urinary Tract Infections Rapid Test (Urine) is a reliable, single use screening test method for the detection of leukocytes, blood, nitrite, and protein in human urine to aid in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections.
- Fast
- Reliable
- Easy single use procedure
- Confidential
All test components supplied (test strip, plastic cup, colour chart, package insert).
A screen pH paper is used to determine leukocyte, blood, nitrite and protein levels in the urine specimen obtained.
Leukocytes: This test reveals the presence of granulocyte esterases. Positive results produce a beige-pink to purple colour. The presence of leukocytes in urine are important signs of an inflammation of the kidneys and the urinary tract.
Blood: This test is based on the peroxidase-like activity of haemoglobin. The resulting colour ranges from orange to green to dark blue in positive tests.
Nitrite: This test depends upon the conversion of nitrate to nitrite by the action of Gram negative bacteria in the urine. Positive results produce a pink colour.
Protein: This reaction reveals pH indicator colours from yellow to green-blue for positive results. Protein in the urine may be found where there is inflammation of the bladder or prostate or bleeding in the urinary tract.
