GBUK ENT-PHX Enteral pH Strips, pH 2-9, pHX-act Reader, 100
GBUK ENT-PHX enteral pH indicator strips read pH 2 to 9 in 0.5 steps, are CE marked for testing human gastric aspirate, and work alone or with the GBUK pHX-act pH strip reader, 100 strips per tethered-cap container.12 The GBUK PHX2-9 strips use the same 2 to 9 range but are not listed for the pHX-act reader.2
Product Highlights:
- pH 2 to 9: In increments of 0.5.1
- Reader compatible: Read by eye or with the GBUK pHX-act reader.12
- Gastric aspirate: CE marked for the determination of human gastric aspirate.1
- Shelf life: 4 years; store at 4 to 30 degrees C.1
- Tethered cap: 100 strips per container.12
What Is in the Box:
100 GBUK ENT-PHX pH indicator strips in a tethered-cap container.1
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | GBUK Group Ltd (GBUK Enteral)3 |
|---|---|
| Part number | ENT-PHX1 |
| Range | pH 2 to 9, 0.5 increments1 |
| Reader | Compatible with the GBUK pHX-act pH strip reader2 |
| Pack | 100 strips per container1 |
| Single patient pack | ENT-PHSPPX, 25 strips (not sold on this page)2 |
| Shelf life | 4 years1 |
| Storage | 4 to 30 degrees C1 |
| Sterility | Non-sterile3 |
| Use | Single use3 |
| FDA product code | JLL3 |
Checking Gastric Aspirate Acidity:
GBUK pH indicator paper is CE marked and manufactured to test human gastric aspirate, in line with Patient Safety Alert NPSA/2011/PSA002, and GBUK cites the NOVEL Project best practice recommendations for pediatric nasogastric tube placement and verification.2 Both GBUK strip types read pH 2 to 9 in 0.5 steps. The GBUK pHX-act reader reads ENT-PHX and ENT-PHSPPX strips, removes subjectivity from the reading, stores 200 results and prints a record.2
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Product Guides and Documents:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are GBUK ENT-PHX enteral pH strips made for?
GBUK pH indicator paper is CE marked and manufactured to test human gastric aspirate, in line with Patient Safety Alert NPSA/2011/PSA002.2
Can GBUK ENT-PHX strips be read with a pH strip reader?
Yes. ENT-PHX strips can be read by eye or with the GBUK pHX-act reader, which also reads ENT-PHSPPX.12
How many GBUK ENT-PHX strips come in a container?
100 strips per tethered-cap container.1 A 25-strip single patient pack, ENT-PHSPPX, is also made.2
Are GBUK ENT-PHX pH indicator strips sterile?
No. They are non-sterile, single-use strips.3
Can GBUK ENT-PHX strips be used with the pHX-act reader?
It reads the color of GBUK ENT-PHX and ENT-PHSPPX strips, removes subjectivity from the pH reading, stores 200 results and prints a record for the patient notes.2
What shelf life does GBUK publish for ENT-PHX pH strips?
They have a 4 year shelf life when stored at 4 to 30 degrees C.1
Sources:
Manufacturer Sources
- GBUK Group. Enteral pH strips compatible with pHX-act pH reader product page (accessed 2026-11-07). gbukgroup.com.
- GBUK Group. Enteral Feeding Devices brochure, ENT000137 V27 (PDF) (accessed 2026-11-07). gbukgroup.com.
- U.S. FDA. AccessGUDID record, DI 05060590880401, Enteral pH indicator strips 2-9, ENT-PHX (accessed 2026-11-07). accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov.
For clinicians checking gastric aspirate pH under local feeding tube placement policy.2
| Item # | Image | Quantity |
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GBUK pHX Enteral pH Indicator Strips, pH 2-9, PHX2-9, Pack of 100 MA-PHX 2-9 |
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$22.50 100-pk |
