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Whiz Midstream

Although the Whiz Midstream is designed for use by women of all ages, from 3 upwards, it can also be used by boys and men. We are in the process of developing a device for babies and its use here must be left to the total discretion of patents who would need to hold the device in place.

When to use it

The mid stream sample is the preferred clinical method for all urine sample collection but is essential for all tests where microbiological analysis could be required and it is regulatory method for all antenatal patients.

It can be safely said that everyone will give a number of urine test in his or her lifetime.. Pregnant mothers give between 8-12 per pregnancy. Hospital admission requires a urine test. It is the single most used test for healthcare and preferred, if appropriate, to all invasive tests like blood sampling. There are four basic types of testing: routine, anatomic pathology, esoteric and substance abuse for employment. Routine testing is the single largest segment and is growing at approximately 1-2% p.a This segment includes standard tests such as check up tests.

Routine testing is expected to remain an integral part of the delivery of health care services due to the following factors:

• The aging in general of the population, resulting in increased utilization of testing services
• An increase in the number of routine tests due to advances in technology and scientific knowledge
• Increased automation in testing procedures due to the development of highly automated laboratory testing equipment leading to greater efficiencies
• Increased awareness among physicians and the general public concerning the importance of preventive medicine and early detection.
• Increased use of tests by physicians as protection against potential malpractice suits
• Analysis tests by the 'worried-well' sector of the population - these will not necessarily involve path labs - as the worried well may prefer to use kit or self-testing systems at home – but the principles of a clean sample catch and convenience remain for this and all the above – in fact are more important due to the need for accurate home analysis

Overall, the urine collection market is growing at approximately 2-4% per year due to population growth, a demographic shift to older patients and the discovery of new tests using urine.