Description
Siemens Healthineers offers the Multistix 10 SG Reagent Strips, a reliable tool for urinalysis designed for professional in vitro diagnostic use. These strips are essential in clinical settings such as offices, clinics, and hospitals, providing frontline screening and monitoring for a range of conditions including urinary tract infections, diabetes, and kidney disorders.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Testing: Each strip is capable of detecting and measuring ten different analytes in urine, including glucose, bilirubin, ketone, specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen, nitrite, and leukocyte esterase.
- Rapid Results: The strips offer rapid, semi-quantitative results that can be read visually using a color chart or instrumentally with CLINITEK urine chemistry analyzers. Instrumental reading enhances sensitivity and reduces error rates.
- Enhanced UTI Prediction: The combined leukocyte and nitrite results improve the prediction of urinary tract infections, minimizing false negatives.
Usage Instructions
To use, simply collect a urine specimen in a clean container and test within 1–2 hours of collection. Dip the strip into the sample, remove excess urine, and compare the results to the color chart at specified times. Results are typically available within 30 seconds to 2 minutes for each analyte. Used strips should be disposed of in biohazard containers.
Storage and Handling
- Store the strips in their original, tightly sealed bottle with desiccant at temperatures between 15–30°C (59–86°F).
- Protect from light, heat, and moisture, and ensure they are not used past the expiration date.
Quality Control
Quality control is crucial and should be performed with each new bottle, lot, or shipment, and when results are questionable. It is recommended to use commercial control solutions at room temperature, with quality checks conducted daily or weekly based on clinical protocols.
Limitations and Interferences
Certain factors may affect results, such as abnormal urine color, high concentrations of ascorbic acid, certain medications, and improper storage. Users should be aware of these potential interferences to ensure accurate readings.
Packaging
Each bottle contains 100 strips, offering a convenient and ready-to-use solution for healthcare professionals seeking reliable urinalysis results. The Multistix 10 SG Reagent Strips continue to be a trusted choice for accurate and efficient urine testing, supporting effective patient care and diagnosis.
