UTI Testing help please
- Thread starter Pammy50
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Hello @Pammy50 as @backin says you can either request a test through your GP or purchase test strips from your GP.
It takes longer to get the results back from the doctor but it is more accurate.
It can be hard to read the test strips that you purchase and if the result is positive the doctors will still probably ask for a sample before they would prescribe anything.
It takes longer to get the results back from the doctor but it is more accurate.
It can be hard to read the test strips that you purchase and if the result is positive the doctors will still probably ask for a sample before they would prescribe anything.
Superdrug sell some UTI tests which are fairly easy to read but they are expensive. I got some others much cheaper from Amazon but find them less clear.
Some GP surgeries will only accept a urine sample if it has been taken in their own supplied kit or if has been authorised by a GP.
My surgery is very good. If I suspect UTI then I take a sample for a dip test by them and if indicates could be infection they prescribe a broad spectrum anti biotic while they awaits results from the lab. They will only accept proper urine bottles so ask your surgery for a few. I know some surgeries charge now though. They can also be purchased from the chemist.
If the GP surgery is helpful, ask them for a few sample kits to keep at home. When he or you suspects a UTI you can do a test and take it in. I have chronic kidney disease and don’t recommend buying dipsticks, they are a waste of money as the GP will want to do the test again anyway. Also depending on the frequency of UTIs you might want to discuss Antibiotic prophylaxis with your GP. Good luck and take care.
