Medline Urinalysis Reagent Strips Features
- Get test results right away at the point of care, making diagnosis faster
- Different strip configurations are available to match your specific testing requirements
- No extra training is needed. The order of urine test results is the same as other popular brands
- You can read the results visually or use an analyzer for added convenience
- A top-notch color chart ensures precise visual readings
Intended Use
The Urinalysis Reagent Strips (Urine) are firm plastic strips onto which several separate reagent areas are affixed. The test is for the detection of one or more of the following analytes in urine: Ascorbic acid, Glucose, Bilirubin, Ketone (Acetoacetic acid), Specific Gravity, Blood, pH, Protein, Urobilinogen, Nitrite, and Leukocytes.
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How to Use Medline Urinalysis Reagent Strips?
Allow the strip, urine specimen, and/or controls to reach room temperature (15-30ºC) before testing.
- Remove the strip from the closed canister and use it as soon as possible. Immediately close the canister tightly after removing the required number of strip(s). Completely immerse the reagent areas of the strip in fresh, well-mixed urine and immediately remove the strip to avoid dissolving the reagents. See illustration 1 below.
- While removing the strip from the urine, run the edge of the strip against the rim of the urine container to remove excess urine. Hold the strip in a horizontal position and bring the edge of the strip into contact with an absorbent material (e.g. a paper towel) to avoid mixing chemicals from adjacent reagent areas and/or soiling hands with urine. See illustration 2 below.
- Compare the reagent areas to the corresponding color blocks on the canister label at the specified times. Hold the strip close to the color blocks and match carefully. See illustration 3 below.
Note: Results may be read up to 2 minutes after the specified times.
How to Store Urinalysis Reagent Strips?
- Keep the closed canister at room temperature or in the fridge (2-30°C).
- Store away from direct sunlight.
- The strips are good until the expiration date on the canister label.
- Don't take out the drying agent (desiccant).
- Only take out the strips you need right now. Put the cap back on right away and tightly.
- Never freeze the strips.
- Don't use the strips after the expiration date.
Note: Once opened, the strips are good for up to 3 months. But in very humid conditions, they might not last as long.
Precautions
- For in vitro diagnostic use only. Do not use after the expiration date.
- The strip should remain in the closed canister until use.
- Do not touch the reagent areas of the strip.
- Discard any discolored strips that may have deteriorated.
- All specimens should be considered potentially hazardous and handled in the same manner as an infectious agent.
- The used strip should be discarded according to local regulations after testing.
