Urinary Tract Infection

This advanced screening detects a wide range of urinary pathogens, including Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, Proteus, Staphylococcus species and Candida albicans. By identifying the specific organism involved, the test provides clarity in cases of persistent, recurrent or unclear urinary symptoms.

In addition, the screening assesses key antimicrobial resistance markers, including genes associated with resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics. This helps reduce trial-and-error prescribing and supports more informed clinical decision-making.

This screening is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms such as burning or pain on urination, increased frequency or urgency, pelvic discomfort, or for those with recurrent UTIs who want a more detailed understanding of the underlying cause as part of a preventative and personalised approach to care.

What To Know Before Your Appointment

Fasting Required (8 hours)
Fasting for 8 hours prior to your test is essential as non-fasting can impact heart health, cardiovascular risk score, diabetes health, iron status, and testosterone levels.

Do Not Smoke
Do not smoke for a minimum of 30 minutes before your appointment.

Do Not Exercise
Please avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before your appointment.
Continue to take your medication as instructed.

However these may have an impact on the results shown dependant on the screen chosen and relevance to the medication.
For example, blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or warfarin, can affect the results of this test. If you have been prescribed these medicines by your doctor, please speak with your Personal Co-Ordinator prior to testing in order to seek appropriate advice. Please do not stop any medication without medical advice.

Supplementation
Unless prescribed by your Doctor, we recommend stopping supplementation at least 48 hours prior to testing.
If the supplement has been prescribed, please speak with your Doctor before stopping.

When to Test
If you are interested in your hormone results, we recommend taking this test on two to five days after the start of your period, ideally on day three, however please note this may impact your urinalysis results. If you want a general check or are post-menopausal it can be taken on any day.