PROCHECK Urinary Tract Infections Rapid Test

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The Chemist’s Own PROCHECK Urinary Tract Infections Rapid Test (Urine) is a reliable, single use screening test method for the detection of blood, protein and leukocytes in the human urine to aid in the diagnosis of urinary tract infections.

Time: 2 minutes

Accuracy: 99%

Key features

Fast, Reliable, Easy single use procedure, Confidential, 99% accuracy. All test components supplied (test strip, plastic cup, colour chart, package insert)

 

How it works

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.

What is a UTI?

A urinary tract infection represents the most common disease of the urinary tract which includes the urethra, the bladder, the ureter and the kidneys.1 It’s 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 may obstructs the urine flow.

How to treat a UTI

Speak to a health care practitioner to get the right treatment.