Prima Test Urinary Tract Infections Test (UTI) is thought to be performed at home and allows to verify the presence of leukocytes (white blood cells), blood, proteins and nitrite in urine. Abnormal levels of these parameters within the urine are often symptoms of urinary tract infections.UTI is a collective term that describes any infection involving any part of the urinary tract, namely the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. They represent one of the most frequent pathologies of this apparatus. Around 40/60% of women in the world develop urinary tract disorders at least once in their lifetime, of which about 10% suffer at least once a year. Men are subject to this condition only in 12% of cases, thanks to a different anatomical conformation of this apparatus.Causes reside mainly in some bacteria, including the well-known Escherichia coli. The most common symptoms of a possible inflammatory condition due to an urinary tract infection are: burning, urgent need to urinate, dysuria (difficulty in urinating), pain in the lower abdomen, production of cloudy urine, inability to empty completely the bladder and, in severe cases, also fever, lumbar pain and tremors.The Urinary Tract Infection Test is useful for anyone, both men and women, suffering from occasional or recurrent disorders of the urinary tract. The Test should be performed in presence of the following symptoms: excessive frequency and/or burning during urination, turbid and/or bad-smelling urine.Suffering from disorders related to the urinary tract are mainly women, because the short urinary ducts favor the establishment of pathogenic germs. Men are less affected by urinary tract infections, but with age advancing they will be subjected to frequent prostate controls which, if inflamed, tends to increase its volume, causing a difficulty in the urine outflow. That's why it's important to keep your urine sterile and bacteria-free. About the Brand: PRIMA® Lab products are dedicated to both professional and private use, with studies and projects available in the immunochemistry field, dedicated to health sector (including laboratories and hospitals), and for the home use of for the rapid assessment of the state of health. 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 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. Follow test instructions. No need to send away for results BENEFITS Test consists of plastic strips on which are applied to reactive areas Once in contact with the urine sample they change color depending on the concentration of leukocytes, blood, proteins and nitrites Ideal for semi-quantitative analysis in urine of critical parameters A comparative chart provided with the Test allows you to easily read the results and identify any altered values
