Flexicult use checklist
Day 1:
- Check that Flexicult test is in date (check expiry on bottom of test) and record on CRF 04
- Incubator is at 35°C (35-37°C range acceptable)
- Flexicult test is labelled
- Flexicult test is inoculated with a fraction of the urine (2.5-5ml) (no boric acid)
- Flexicult test is put into the incubator ((lid down)
- A urine fraction is being sent to research laboratory (in boric acid monovette)
- A urine fraction is being sent to routine laboratory (optional and as per routine practice)
Day 2:
- All Flexicult test results should be recorded on CRF 04 (even if test is negative or no bacterial UTI)
- Image of incubated test is captured and saved
- Dispose of tests (in clinical waste, follow local guidelines for disposal)