60-Second UTI In-Brief Screening Tests for Long Term Care

WHAT IS THE KWIKtest URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) TEST?

The patent-pending KWIKtest In-Diaper UTI Test is a NEW way to test for urine infections in a simple and quick way, allowing comfort and dignity for residents and reducing the workload for caregivers.  The KWIKtest UTI Test is a in-pad/in-brief test for the detection of nitrites and leukocytes in the urine, indicating a urinary tract infection.  No separate urine collection is needed - urine collection and analysis occurs completely in the pad or brief.  Each KWIKtest UTI Test Pack for Long Term Care comes with 50 KWIKtest UTI Test Strips and 50 KWIKtest Urine-Absorbing Gel-Free Pads. The KWIKtest Gel-Free Pads are needed because urine is absorbed too efficiently into the gel beads in a brief, but the KWIKtest Gel-Free Pads retain urine and will remain damp enough for urine analysis with our KWIKtest UTI Test Strip.

HOW DOES THE KWIKtest UTI TEST WORK?

It works by first applying the KWIKtest Gel-Free Pad to the inside of the incontinence pad or brief.  The KWIKtest Liner has a soft surface, making it comfortable for residents to wear.  After urination has occurred, simply press the colored pads on the KWIKtest Strip onto the wet area of the KWIKtest Gel-Free Pad for just a few seconds to allow colored pads to adequately absorb the urine.  After adequate absorption, compare the colored pads on the KWIKtest Strip to the color chart (back page) for easy interpretation.  This makes it easy to see if the resident has an infection, even if there are only small amounts of bacteria present.  Testing can be performed and results obtained immediately after urination and up to 4 hours* after urination allowing no interruption to incontinence pad/brief changing routines. 

WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF THE KWIKtest URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) TEST?

Our KWIKtest UTI Test: 

1. Is three tests in one - our KWIKtest UTI Test measures Leukocytes, Nitrites and pH (three common indicators of a UTI).
2. Is the same urinary tract infection test used in many doctor's offices.
3. Is a reliable, over-the-counter UTI test that you can rely on.
4. Provides accurate results in 60 seconds.
5. No separate urine collection is needed - urine collection and analysis occurs completely in the incontinence pad or brief.
6. Can be used with any disposable or reusable incontinence product such as a incontinence pad or brief.
7. Is a non-intrusive procedure - avoids painful catheterization.
8. Much less effort than collecting a clean catch urine sample.
9. Saves time - reduced workload for staff.
10. Simple, user-friendly instructions with color chart and visual results in 60 seconds.
11. 11. Results can be obtained immediately after urination and up to 4 hours* after urination (*the possibility of contamination increases the longer the KWIKtest Gel-Free Pad remains in the brief).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE KWIKtest URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) TEST?

Benefits for Residents

• No need to provide a clean catch sample
• Quick, non-intrusive procedure
• Comfortable to wear and maintains dignity
• Avoids painful catheterization

Benefits for Staff

• No need to collect a clean catch urine sample - gives less stress and frustration
• Integrates into regular pad/brief-changing routines
• More time for more rewarding care

Benefits for Nursing Home

• More efficient daily routines
• Fewer complications
• Less hospitalization
• Improved quality of care

KWIKtest UTI TEST is up to 90% FASTER THAN TRADITIONAL METHODS

• Placing, testing and reading takes a maximum of two (2) minutes. Using traditional methods, including separate urine collection and analysis, takes on average 16.8 minutes.  This means that the KWIKtest Press & Read UTI Test is 90% faster, on average, compared to procedures that involve traditional urine collection.

WHAT ARE THE LIMITS OF THE KWIKtest UTI TEST?

The KWIKtest UTI Test is a screening device only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment.  Medications and diagnosis/treatment decisions should not be based only on measurements of the KWIKtest UTI Test. Under certain conditions, you may get a negative result even though the resident has a UTI: If the infection is caused by bacteria that does not change nitrate to nitrite, if the urine has not been held in the bladder long enough, you will get a negative nitrite result.  If there are only a small number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the urine, you may get a negative leukocyte result. Under certain conditions, you may get a positive result even though a laboratory will not find any UTI.

WHAT WILL AFFECT KWIKtest UTI TEST RESULTS

• There is vaginal discharge or blood in the urine.
• The genital area is not cleaned thoroughly.
• Have an inflammation in the urinary tract.
• Medicines, such as Vitamin C, Antibiotic.

STORAGE

To maintain the KWIKtest UTI Test Strip’s freshness and effectiveness, store Test Strip ziplock bag in cool/dry condition. Keep both the UTI Test Strip ziplock bag and the Gel-Free Pad ziplock bag away from refrigerator, bathroom and direct sunlight.  Keep both ziplock bags tightly sealed; and use within expiration date.  Do not remove desiccant from KWIKtest UTI Test Strip ziplock bag.

REACTION PRINCIPLE TEST CONDITIONS

Ambient temperature: 20° C - 30° C , relative humidity ≤80%, the best test temperature: 23°C - 27° C.

CAUTION & DISCLAIMERS

• The KWIKtest UTI Test is a screening device only and is not intended for use in diagnosing disease or other conditions; determining state of health; or curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing disease or its resulting conditions.
• Always seek the advice of your facility’s Medical Director or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
• Medications and diagnosis/treatment decisions should not be based only on measurements by the KWIKtest UTI Test.
• DO NOT use after the expiration date.
• The KWIKtest UTI Test Strips should remain in the ziplock bag until use.
• DO NOT remove desiccant.
• DO NOT touch the test squares on the KWIKtest UTI Test Strip.
• Discard any discolored or deteriorated KWIKtest UTI Test Strips.
• The used KWIKtest UTI Test Strip should be discarded after testing.
• For single use only.

RETURNS

At Hutchison Medical, our goal is to help you select the right health equipment for your needs.  However, if you receive a product that does not work for you, please review our Return Policy and submit an online Return Authorization Request.

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