AZO® UTI & Vaginal pH Test Kit

It can be challenging to tell just by how you feel, as some symptoms overlap and can seem similar. Symptoms like burning, itching and odor can be similar with both urinary and vaginal infections. Testing with AZO® for both UTI and Vaginal pH can help you differentiate between common infections, and help you communicate with your healthcare professional on appropriate next steps.

The most common UTI symptoms are:

• Pain or painful urination
• Frequent need to urinate
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Bladder spasm
• Lower back pain
• Fever

If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately consult your physician. Learn more about common UTI symptoms and about diagnosing a UTI.

You should say, "My AZO®Test Strips UTI test is positive for nitrite and/or WBCs (leukocytes)".

Morning testing is preferred. Bacteria require time to convert nitrates to nitrites. Testing in the morning, assuming you have slept for at least four hours without urinating, allows the bacteria sufficient time to complete the conversion and provide a rich sample for testing.

Your healthcare professional may recommend that you test your urine again after completing the antibiotic treatment. If the AZO®Test Strip is positive, contact your healthcare professional and always follow instructions for taking an antibiotic even if the strip result is negative.

This is not recommended because traces of menses can produce a false positive WBC (Leukocyte) result.

pH is a way to describe how acidic a substance is. It is given by a number on a scale of 1-14. The lower the number, the more acidic the substance is. Normal vaginal pH is between 3.8 and 4.5

You should check your vaginal pH when you experience any unusual vaginal symptoms. These can include vaginal itching or burning, a musty or fishy odor, or an unusual discharge. Testing with the AZO®Vaginal pH Test will accurately measure your vaginal pH, and will help you determine if your symptoms are likely due to a yeast infection or a bacterial infection like Bacterial Vaginosis, which require a healthcare professional to treat. Always refer to your Healthcare Professional about any medical questions you have as they know your health history best.

There are detailed pH test instructions inside the package to assist you in performing the test easily and accurately. The AZO®Vaginal pH Test contains one test strip and one sterile cotton swab. The cotton swab is inserted into the vagina to moisten the cotton swab. It is then applied onto the pH test pad on the test strip. A pH number is determined by comparing the color of the pH test pad to the color chart. A normal vaginal pH of 4.5 is important for your health. A pH of 5.0 or higher usually requires attention from your healthcare provider.

The pH test is simple and easy to use. After using the sterile swab to collect a sample of vaginal secretion, and dragging the swab across the test area of the test strip, you will get an accurate reading in 30 seconds. Use the color chart on the test strip pouch to indicate your vaginal pH.

A yeast infection, also called Vaginal Candidiasis, is an infection caused by a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida. Candida normally lives inside the body (in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina) without causing any problems. Sometimes, however, Candida can multiply and cause an infection if the environment inside the vagina changes in a way that encourages its growth.