QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. There is much difference between the control lines of two tests. Is this a concern?

No. Variations in the color of the control band will not affect the test result.

Q2. Can test results be interpreted after more than five minutes?

No. Test results must be read between 3 and 5 minutes. Though a positive result should not change for several days, a negative result may change to a false positive within minutes after the end of the testing period, which would not be an accurate reading. It is always best to read the results between 3 and 5 minutes and then discard the test to avoid confusion.

Q3. A pink background color and vertical streaking appeared in the result area during the testing period. Is this a concern?

No. Each urine sample will vary in its chemical makeup, as will the humidity of the air in the testing chamber (room). Such variations in physical conditions can cause the vertical streaking and/or the pink-rose background color but will not affect the test results. As long as the control band appears within 3 to 5 minutes, the test is working properly.