Instructions For Use
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About the Product
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RapidBac™ Vet has been validated in clinical studies for both dogs and cats, comparing RapidBac™ Vet results with gold-standard urine culture results.
Kit Components
- Test Strip
- Test Vial
- Disposable Pipette
- Desiccant (to be discarded)
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
Step by Step Instructions
Step # 1
Using the Disposable Pipette, add five (5) drops of sample into the Test Vial.
Step # 2
Make sure all liquid is at the bottom of the Test Vial by
swirling it and tapping the Test Vial gently on a flat surface. Wait 5 minutes.
Step # 3
Swirl Test Vial gently again. This step is essential for proper detection.
Step # 4
Place Test Strip into Test Vial with arrows
pointing down. Wait 10 minutes. Do not disturb the Test Strip or Test Vial during this time.
Step # 5
Take Test Strip out of Test Vial and interpret the results.
Step by Step Instructions
Step # 1
Using the Disposable Pipette, add five (5) drops of sample into the Test Vial.
Step # 2
Make sure all liquid is at the bottom of the Test Vial by
swirling it and tapping the Test Vial gently on a flat surface. Wait 5 minutes.
Step # 3
Swirl Test Vial gently again. This step is essential for proper detection.
Step # 4
Place Test Strip into Test Vial with arrows
pointing down. Wait 10 minutes. Do not disturb the Test Strip or Test Vial during this time.
Step # 5
Take Test Strip out of Test Vial and interpret the results.
Interpreting the Results
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.
Thank you for using RapidBac Vet
Interpreting the Results
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.
Thank you for using RapidBac Vet
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