The Kwik-Pytel test is a urine test used to diagnose kidney and urinary tract diseases. This method was developed by American doctors Arthur James Quick (1894-1979) and Alexander Yakovlevich Pytel (1902-1982), who in 1950 proposed the use of benzoic acid to determine the pH level of urine.
The Kwik-Pytel test is carried out as follows: urine is collected in a special container, and then benzoic acid is added to it. If the urine pH level is below 5.5, the test is considered positive. This means that there are bacteria in the urine that can cause urinary tract infections and other illnesses.
The Kwik-Pytely test is one of the most common methods for diagnosing urinary tract infections in women. However, this method is not always accurate and in some cases may produce false positive results. Therefore, to confirm the diagnosis, the doctor may order additional tests, such as a blood test or ultrasound of the kidneys.
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