Precautions and Warnings

• Do not open foil pouch prior to use
• Observe applicable biohazard safety procedures when handling Test Strips and samples.
• Do not reuse any components of the test kit

Storage

• Store at room temperature (10-30°C/50-86°F)
• Do not use after expiration date on packaging

Urine Collection

• Cystocentesis
• Catheter
• Clean Catch

Negative Result

Only Control Line (C) develops color; no bacteria detected.

Positive Result

Any color development at Line 1 or Line 2 indicates the presence of bacteria in the sample. Faint lines are valid results.

Interpretation:

If both Line 1 and Line 2 are present, a Gram-negative organism has been detected. Gram-negative bacterial species known to give this result include: E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Citrobacter spp., Enterobacter spp., and Serratia spp.

If Line 2 is present and Line 1 is absent, the detected organism may be Gram-positive or Gram-negative. Bacterial species known to give this result include: Proteus spp., Morganella spp., Providencia spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Actinomyces spp., and Actinobaculum spp.

Invalid Result

If Control Line does not develop color, the result is invalid – repeat test.

In rare samples with high levels of Gram-negative bacteria, both Line 1 and Line 2 appear, but the Control Line is weak or absent – this result should be interpreted as Positive,
Gram-negative organism detected.