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Clinistix UTI Test Strips

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A simple urine home test can be a fast, accurate, and reliable method to screen for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Supported by nearly 80 years of innovation and leadership in the field of urinalysis, the new Siemens Healthineers Clinistix™ portfolio of at-home urinalysis tests uses the same chemistry as the strips in your doctor’s office, so you can feel confident in your results.

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Clinistix UTI Test How to Illustrations 9 — Do not use this image to interpret your results.

Each Clinistix strip contains test pads for the detection of nitrite and white blood cells (WBCs) in urine. Studies suggest that combined, WBC and nitrite results are a better indication of a urinary tract infection than looking at either test result on its own.¹

Most people’s urine contains a chemical called nitrate. Certain bacteria change nitrate to nitrite. Therefore, if a urine nitrite test is positive, it means that you may have bacteria in your urine.

WBCs are produced by your body to help fight infection. If there are WBCs in your urine sample, it could mean that you have an infection in your urinary tract.²

General

Clinistix™ UTI Test Strips can be used whenever you are experiencing symptoms or suspect that you may have an infection of your urinary tract.

Some people with chronic urinary tract infections may choose to test their urine regularly to detect an infection as early as possible. Your doctor may also suggest that you test your urine periodically to detect a urinary tract infection.

Yes. This is more common in young children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Generally, no. However, the white blood cell (WBC) test can be positive if:

the genital area is not cleaned thoroughly;
there is a vaginal discharge or menstrual blood in the urine; or
if there is an inflammation in the urinary tract.

Diapers and sanitary pads may contain detergents or other chemicals that can interfere with the test results. Samples should only be collected midstream, or in a clean and empty cup.

Clinistix™ UTI Test Strips can help you detect a urinary tract infection easily and quickly, so you can get treatment faster. Samples can be collected mid-steam, while you are urinating, so you do not need to find a clean cup if you choose not to. Supported by nearly 80 years of innovation and leadership in the field of urinalysis, Siemens Healthineers ClinistixTM portfolio of home urinalysis tests use the same chemistry as those strips found in your doctor’s offices so you can feel confident in your results.

There is a color chart printed on the bottle label.

If your color chart becomes damaged or unreadable, please contact customer support.

Some medical conditions or medications (such as those containing Pyridium) may cause your urine to change colors. If your urine is colored or visibly bloody, you may not be able to properly interpret your results using the color chart. You should contact your doctor and seek an alternate method to test for a urinary tract infection.

The strips have only been tested with human urine. The composition of some animal urine (including cats) will not react the same as human urine on the WBC pad.

You should contact your healthcare professional for further guidance.

If the nitrite test is positive, it means that you may have bacteria in your urine. Any amount of uniform pink color on the nitrite test pad is positive (abnormal); pink spots or pink edges are not a positive result.

A positive WBC test will give a dark tan to purple color and could mean that you have a UTI. However, the WBC test can also be positive for other reasons (i.e., there is vaginal discharge or blood in the urine or if there is an inflammation in the urinary tract).

Understanding your test results:

Use the following table to determine what your test results mean. Remember, they are only one piece of information your doctor needs in order to provide treatment.

Results		Suggested Actions
Nitrite	WBC
Negative	Negative	If you have symptoms, test again tomorrow with a Clinistix UTI Test Strip. If you still have symptoms after 2 days, contact your doctor even if the results are negative.
Positive	Negative	Contact your doctor immediately. A positive nitrite result is a sign of a urinary tract infection (U.T.I).
Positive	Positive	Contact your doctor immediately.
Negative	Positive	Test again with a Clinistix UTI Test Strip the next time you urinate, thoroughly washing the genital area first. If the WBC test is still positive, contact your doctor.

You can try to run another test. If your results are still negative, you should contact your healthcare professional for further guidance.

Contents include:

Instructions for Use (IFU)

Five Clinistix UTI Test Strips

Bottle with color chart + box

General

Some of the most common symptoms of a UTI can include:²

Seeing blood in urine
Painful urination
Experiencing pain or cramping in the lower abdomen or groin area
A need to urinate often even though your bladder is empty

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you can obtain an over-the-counter UTI test and consult with your healthcare provider.

Each urine strip contains test pads for the detection of nitrite and white blood cells (WBCs) in urine. Studies have suggested that combined WBC and nitrite results are a better indication of a urinary tract infection than either test result on its own.¹

When used correctly, a simple UTI home test can be a fast, accurate, and reliable method for screening a UTI. Siemens Healthineers Clinistix™ portfolio of at-home urinalysis tests uses the same chemistry as the strips at your doctor’s office (including Uristix® and Multistix® reagent strips), so you can feel confident in your results.

A bladder infection is the most common type of UTI. A bladder infection is isolated to just the bladder, whereas other types of UTIs can affect the urethra, ureters, kidneys, and/or bladder.³

Product

: There are two square pads at the end of strip. One tests for the presence of nitrite and the other for WBCs. Each pad will change color if the test substance is found in the urine sample.
: WBCs are produced by your body to help fight infection. If your urine tests positive for WBCs (also known as leukocytes), you may have a urinary tract infection. Always consult with your doctor to confirm the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection and advise on treatment.
: The test strip needs time to react to the urine. You can read the Clinistix UTI Test Strip after only 2 minutes.
: The expiration date is printed on the box and side of the Clinistix UTI Test Strip bottle. To maintain product integrity, be sure to keep reagent strips in the bottle with the cap tightly closed.
: Clinistix urine strips should be stored in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, at room temperature. Also, be sure to protect your strips from humidity and heat, as those elements could alter the reagent pads on the strips.

Treatment

: If you suspect that you have a UTI, and/or have confirmed it with an at-home UTI test, consult your healthcare professional for further guidance.

Get Fast Results in Eight Easy Steps

Scroll through to see each step.

Illustration of the test kit laid out for use, including a folded tissue, the UTI test strip bottle, a cup for collecting urine, the Instructions for Use, a pencil and a timer. The UTI test strip bottle is labeled with different colored squares shown on the side which are used for reading the test.

Do not use this image to interpret your results.

Before you start the test, gather the materials you will need:

Instructions for Use (IFU)
Timer or watch with a second hand
Bottle of Clinistix UTI Test Strips
Folded tissue
Pen or pencil
Clean, dry paper or plastic cup (optional)

An illustration of two hands. The left hand is holding the UTI test strip bottle on its side to show the color chart, with the squares of different colors shown on the label. The right hand is holding up a urine test strip that has two different colored squares on it, comparing the UTI strip to the colored squares on the color chart on the bottle label. The top square on the urine strip matches the one purple squares on the color chart on the bottle.

Do not use this image to interpret your results.

Step 6

At 2 minutes, compare the test strip to the color chart on the bottle label.

Match the color of each test pad to the color chart for that test (the color chart is found on the side of the bottle).

Any amount of uniform pink color on the nitrite test pad is positive (abnormal); pink spots or pink edges are not a positive result. A positive white blood cell (WBC) test will give a dark tan to purple color.

Do not use this image to interpret your results.

Step 6

At 2 minutes, compare the test strip to the color chart on the bottle label.

Match the color of each test pad to the color chart for that test (the color chart is found on the side of the bottle).

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General Questions

Clinistix UTI Test Strips can be used whenever you are experiencing symptoms or suspect that you may have an infection of your urinary tract.

Yes. This is more common in young children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Generally, no. However, the white blood cell (WBC) test can be positive if:

The genital area is not cleaned thoroughly.
There is a vaginal discharge or menstrual blood in the urine.
There is an inflammation in the urinary tract.

Diapers and sanitary pads may contain detergents or other chemicals that can interfere with the test results. Samples should only be collected midstream, or in a clean and empty cup.

Clinistix UTI Test Strips can help you detect a urinary tract infection easily and quickly, so you can get treatment faster. Samples can be collected mid-stream, while you are urinating, so you do not need to find a clean cup if you choose not to. Supported by nearly 80 years of innovation and leadership in the field of urinalysis, Siemens Healthineers Clinistix portfolio of home urinalysis tests uses the same chemistry as the strips in your doctor’s office, so you can feel confident in your results.

There is a color chart printed on the bottle label.

If your color chart becomes damaged or unreadable, please contact customer support.

Some medical conditions or medications (such as those containing pyridium) may cause your urine to change colors.

If your urine is colored or visibly bloody, you may not be able to properly interpret your results using the color chart. You should contact your doctor and seek an alternate method to test for a urinary tract infection.

The strips have only been tested with human urine. The composition of some animal urine (including cats) will not react the same as human urine on the WBC pad.

You should contact your healthcare professional for further guidance.

A positive WBC test will give a dark tan to purple color and could mean that you have a UTI. However, the WBC test can also be positive for other reasons (e.g., there is vaginal discharge or blood in the urine or an inflammation in the urinary tract).

Understanding your test results:

Results		Suggested Actions
Nitrite	WBC
Negative	Negative	If you have symptoms, test again tomorrow with a Clinistix UTI Test Strip. If you still have symptoms after 2 days, contact your doctor, even if the results are negative.
Positive	Negative	Contact your doctor immediately. A positive nitrite result is a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Positive	Positive	Contact your doctor immediately.
Negative	Positive	Test again with a Clinistix UTI Test Strip the next time you urinate, thoroughly washing the genital area first. If the WBC test is still positive, contact your doctor.

You can try to run another test. If your results are still negative, you should contact your healthcare professional for further guidance.

Storage and stability

: No. We cannot ensure the accuracy of an expired test.
: The expiration date is printed on the kit box (YYMMDD) and on the bottle next to the “hourglass” symbol (YYYY-MM-DD).
: Urine strips can react to humidity and moisture, so they should always be stored in the airtight bottle with the cap closed tightly. Be sure to keep the desiccant pack inside of the bottle!
: Store Clinistix UTI Test Strips away from sunlight at room temperature (59–86°F).

The cap must be closed tightly every time you remove a strip from the bottle, and the desiccant pack should not be discarded. If you have left the cap off the bottle for an extended time, or if the pads look discolored, please contact customer support.
: Please use urine strips immediately after removing from the bottle. If you change your mind and decide not to perform a test right away, replace the strip in the bottle and close the cap tightly.
: You should discard the test strip and not use it.

Make sure that your strips are not expired by checking the date stamped on the box and bottle label. If your strips are discolored and it is before the expiration date, you can contact customer support for assistance.

To prevent the strips from discoloring or deteriorating before the expiration date, be sure to keep the bottle cap tightly closed with the desiccant pack inside of the bottle.

Handling

: Some chemicals and cleaners can interfere with the test results. You should discard the strip if you suspect the pads have become contaminated.
: The strip should be dipped into the sample until both pads are wetted. Remove after 1–2 seconds. Do not soak the test pads in the urine sample.
: You should make sure that both reagent pads appear wet with your urine before interpreting the result. If you aren’t sure, try repeating the test with another strip.
: You can either hold the strip in your urine stream for 1–2 seconds or collect your urine in a clean cup and dip the strip into the sample.

You should not collect a sample from a diaper, sanitary pad, or underwear.

Disposal

: The test strips should not be flushed. Dispose of the test strips and packaging in your household waste.

Interpretation of results

: Any amount of uniform pink color on the nitrite test pad is positive (abnormal). Pink spots or pink edges are not a positive result.

Robertson AW, Duff P. The nitrite and leukocyte esterase tests for the evaluation of asymptomatic bacteriuria in obstetrics. Obstet Gynecol. 1988;71:878-81.

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/uti

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/bladder-infection-uti-in-adults

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Clinistix UTI Test Strips

General

Understanding your test results:

Contents include:

General

Product

Treatment

Get Fast Results in Eight Easy Steps

Step 8

Before you start the test, gather the materials you will need:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Optional

Step 8

Before you start the test, gather the materials you will need:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Optional

Step 8

General Questions

Storage and stability

Handling

Disposal

Interpretation of results