Product Description
The SELFcheck Urine Infection Test is a simple reliable screening test to detect indirect signs of urinary tract infection such as protein, nitrite and leucocytes present in urine
What are the benefits of testing for Urine Infections?
Urine infections can range from mild, bladder infections to severe kidney infections. All of these infections can be potentially serious and will require medical attention.
In women Urine infections are 50 times more likely than in men.
When should you test for a urine infection?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms you should test your urine
• A need to urinate frequently
• Experiencing any Pain while passing urine
• Urine that has an offensive odour that may also be cloudy
• Any fever or chills & Pain in the loins
This test can be used by everyone, but it is strongly advised for women aged from 16 years and over.
How to use
1. The urine infection test requires a fresh urine sample.
2. Visual results will be available within 2 minutes.
3. Please read the full instruction manual contained in the pack before commencing use.
How to read your results
If all the Colours of the test fields match the bottom line of the colour chart this is a Negative result, but if symptoms persist, speak to your pharmacist or GP.
If there is one or more test pads colour that match line 2, 3 or 4 of the colour chart this is a Positive result.
In the case of a positive result the following 3 causes may be possible
• Leukocytes: appear in urine when a bacterial infection is, or was recently, present.
• Nitrites: appear in urine as a result of bacterial activity in the urinary tract.
• Protein: often present in urine when there is a kidney infection, bladder or prostate inflammation, or bleeding in the urinary tract.
In all cases of a positive result, you should speak to your pharmacist or GP.
Please Note: No medical decision should be made without advice.
Top Tips:
Drink plenty of water (at least 4 pints/2 litres a day), which will alleviate the symptoms and help to flush out your kidneys and bladder.
Pack Contents: Contained in each pack are 2 test strips in sealed foil packs, and the instructions for use.
Features
• A simple and easy test which provides quick results in 2 minutes
• No need to send off for test results
• No need to limit any food or drink intake before you test
• Test includes a detailed and informative leaflet with urinary infection information
How to use1. The urine infection test requires a fresh urine sample.
2. Visual results will be available within 2 minutes.
3. Please read the full instruction manual contained in the pack before commencing use.
Two foiled test strips and IFU leaflet
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