Fidget spinner device can diagnose UTIs in under an hour without a lab

Fidget spinner

Researchers were inspired by fidget spinners

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A device inspired by fidget spinner toys can diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI) in less than an hour, without the need for a laboratory or electricity.

The device takes advantage of the centrifugal force generated by spinning to push the urine sample through a membrane lining its interior. Any bacteria in the urine will be separated from the liquid and stick to the surface of the membrane. Adding a dye that stains bacterial cells orange will then reveal their presence within 45 minutes.

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source: newscientist.com


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