Biomarker table
Diabetes
Glucose
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Infection
Urine culture
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Kidney health
Protein
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Urine chemistry
Urine - blood
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Ketone
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pH
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Urobilinogen
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Urine microscopy
Red blood cells
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White cell count - urine
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Crystals
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Epithelial cells
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Casts
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Organisms
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How to prepare for your test
Prepare for your Microscopy and Culture (UTI) Urine Test by following these instructions. This test may not detect an infection if you are currently taking antibiotics.
How it works
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FAQs
How do I take a UTI urine test?
For our Microscopy and Culture (UTI) Urine Test, a sample of your urine will be examined under the microscope in the laboratory and cultured for 18 hours, looking specifically for blood cells, pus cells, and casts (which are the cells and mucous that accumulate in the kidney before passing into the urine). This test pinpoints protein to identify whether there is either kidney damage or disease.
What does a UTI check for?
A urine culture checks for any microorganisms present that may cause an infection and, if they are present, helps to identify the type of antibiotic that will eradicate it.
What is a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract, and women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than men. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent urination, pain or burning sensation when urinating, blood in the urine, and abdominal pain.