Accutest Phenaphthazine (pH) Paper
$17.64
pH 4.5–7.5
Instant Results
Approximately 100 Tests
One 15 ft × 1/4 in roll
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Dispenser and color chart included
CLIA-waived Accutest® PF418 nitrazine phenaphthazine indicator paper provides instant, semi-quantitative body-fluid pH readings from 4.5 to 7.5. The paper is packaged in an easy-to-use dispenser with a matching color chart and is intended for professional in vitro diagnostic use.
- Clear color matches at 0.5 pH intervals
- Approximately 100 tests per roll
- Commonly used in clinical evaluation when amniotic fluid is suspected
- Made in the USA
| 1-5 | 6-10 | 11+ |
| $17.64 | $16.23 | $15.35 |
Accutest Nitrazine pH Paper Overview
Accutest® PF418 Nitrazine Phenaphthazine Paper is a CLIA-waived indicator paper intended for the in vitro, semi-quantitative determination of body-fluid pH from 4.5 to 7.5. It provides instant visual readings at 0.5 pH intervals by comparing the test paper with the color chart printed on the dispenser. Each kit contains one 15-foot × 1/4-inch roll and provides approximately 100 tests.
The product is widely used by hospitals and healthcare professionals when evaluating the possible presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions during late-term pregnancy. A pH result must be considered together with other laboratory and clinical findings and should not be used by itself to make a final diagnosis.
pH 4.5–7.5
0.5 pH Intervals
Approximately 100 Tests
Features and Benefits
Waived for professional point-of-care testing when used according to the product instructions.
Match the reacted paper immediately to the color chart on the dispenser.
Provides semi-quantitative readings from pH 4.5 through 7.5 in 0.5-unit intervals.
The 15-foot roll and matching color chart are housed in one compact dispenser.
Each roll provides approximately 100 tests when used as directed.
Each lot of test paper and color charts is calibrated using NIST-traceable buffer standards.
Manufactured in the United States using materials selected for medical pH testing.
PF418
DTK-101513
1 roll; approximately 100 tests
pH Range and Readings
| Catalog Number | Measurement Range | Available pH Readings |
|---|---|---|
| PF418 | pH 4.5–7.5 | 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 |
How to Use Accutest pH Paper
Collect a fresh sample in a clean receptacle according to the facility’s specimen-collection procedure.
Tear approximately two inches of test paper from the roll.
Dip the test-paper strip into the sample.
Immediately compare the reacted strip with the dispenser’s color chart. The closest color match indicates the resulting pH.
Clinical Interpretation
Accutest Phenaphthazine Paper reports a semi-quantitative pH value based on the closest color-chart match. The paper may support professional assessment when amniotic fluid is suspected in vaginal secretions during late-term pregnancy, but the pH result is not diagnostic by itself.
Evaluate the result together with other laboratory and clinical findings. Follow the healthcare facility’s testing, quality-control, specimen-handling and patient-evaluation procedures.
Storage, Shelf Life and Quality Control
Store at room temperature in a dry, protected area away from direct sunlight.
Avoid excess heat, prolonged sunlight and exposure to acid or alkaline fumes.
Use unopened paper by the expiration date printed on the packaging. Once opened, the product insert lists an approximate six-month shelf life.
Unopened, unexpired rolls and rolls open fewer than 30 days do not require additional QC under the insert’s stated procedure. Rolls open more than 30 days may be checked with suitable NIST-traceable buffers.
Instructions and Product Documents
Accutest PF418 Product Insert and QC Procedure
Accutest PF418 Safety Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Accutest PF418 CLIA-waived?
Yes. Accutest PF418 Nitrazine pH Phenaphthazine Paper is CLIA-waived for professional testing when used according to the product instructions.
What does Accutest PF418 measure?
It provides a semi-quantitative measurement of body-fluid pH from 4.5 to 7.5.
What pH values can the paper display?
The color chart displays pH readings of 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0 and 7.5.
How quickly are results available?
Results are available immediately by comparing the reacted paper with the dispenser’s color chart.
How many tests are included?
Each dispenser contains one 15-foot × 1/4-inch roll that provides approximately 100 tests.
Can this pH paper confirm rupture of membranes by itself?
No. The pH result should be considered with the patient’s history, examination and other appropriate laboratory and clinical findings. It should not be used alone to make a final diagnosis.
How should the pH paper be stored?
Store it at room temperature in a dry area away from direct sunlight, excess heat and acid or alkaline fumes.
How long can the roll be used after opening?
The product insert lists an approximate six-month shelf life after opening. Always use unopened paper by the expiration date printed on the packaging and follow your facility’s quality-control policy.
Does PF418 require quality-control testing?
The insert states that unopened, unexpired rolls and rolls open fewer than 30 days do not require further QC testing. A roll open more than 30 days may be retested using the QC procedure in the product insert and suitable NIST-traceable buffers.
Does the paper contain latex, mercury, DEHP or lead?
Jant’s PF418 safety information states that the paper and its components do not contain latex, mercury, DEHP or lead.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 6 × 2 in |
