KRUUSE VET-10 URINE STRIPS Reagent Strips for Veterinary Urinalysis INTENDED USE Urinalysis is an important tool in disease detection, as well as monitoring and screening animal health. Abnormalities can be indicative of diseases of the urinary system as well as other organ systems. Complete urinalysis involves both macroscopic and microscopic assessment. This is typically performed by gross visual assessment of the urine, microscopic examination and chemical evaluation. Several chemical parameters can be measured and the KRUUSE VET-10 Urine Strips include the following parameters: bilirubin, blood, glucose, ketones, pH, protein, specific gravity, urobilinogen, leukocytes and nitrite. For veterinary use only. STORAGE AND HANDLING Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 2°C~30°C. Do not store the strips in a refrigerator. Store away from moisture and light. When stored in the original container, the product is stable up to the expiry date printed on the box and container. Replace the cap immediately and tightly after removing test strips, and do not remove desiccant from container. Do not touch test areas of urine reagent strips. Do not open container until ready to perform the test. Discoloration or darkening of the test pads may indicate deterioration. If this is case, or if test results are questionable or inconsistent with expected finding, confirm that the product is within its expiration date and additionally check if the test strip is reacting properly, using known negative and positive control materials. Do not use the strips after the expiry date. Note once the container has been opened, the remaining strips are stable for up to 6 months. QUALITY CONTROL For best results, performance of reagent strips should be confirmed by testing known negative and positive specimen or controls when a new container is first opened. Each laboratory should establish its own standards of performance. SAMPLE COLLECTION Urine should be collected in a clean, dry container, free of any disinfecting or cleaning chemicals. Collect the urine sample using the protocol of the clinic or hospital. Be aware that samples collected by normal urination may be contaminated from surrounding environment and that samples collected by cystocentesis may contain red blood cells. SAMPLE HANDLING In order to obtain accurate results, the urine collection, storage and handling must be sterile and follow standard procedures. The dipstick analysis should be performed as soon after collection as possible (ideally within 30 minutes of collection) and the sample should be well mixed prior to testing. If, for some reason, the test cannot be performed immediately, the sample may be covered and refrigerated. The sample should return to room temperature prior to testing. TESTING METHODS Remove the dipstick from the container. It is important not to touch the reagent areas of the strip as this may alter test results. Each reagent area should be immersed in urine by dipping. Remove excessive urine to prevent dilution of reagents or mixing of reagents between pads. This can be achieved by tilting the strip and allowing the urine to run off the edges. While blotting excessive urine, ensure the chemicals from the different parameters do not mix. The reagent pads should be read at the specified times. These times are different for each test. Compare the blocks to the corresponding colour chart provided. Urine discoloration may create difficulty in visually interpreting the test results. If the urine is noticeably discolored, the sample may be centrifuged and the supernatant used for analysis. GB
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