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Urinalysis / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Test
Urinalysis / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Test
Check your urine for various substances that may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI). Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Urine
Preparation:
You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection.
This panel does not require fasting.
$39.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
What
Checks for various substances in your urine to look for evidence of a urinary tract infection.
Who
Must be 18+ years of age to purchase.
How
Urine
Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.
About the Test
This urinalysis (urine test) identifies abnormalities in the urine's appearance, content, and concentration. The urinalysis includes 3 components: a visual examination, a microscopic examination, and a dipstick test. This test provides assessments of the physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics of your urine sample to help identify signs of an infection.
About UTI testing
A urinalysis is not required to make a diagnosis, but it can help. An abnormal urinalysis by itself does not necessarily mean you have a UTI and need treatment. It is possible to have a negative urinalysis and still have a UTI.
How Does it Work?
Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.
Over 2000+ locations focus on your safety, confidentiality and convenience.
1. Purchase your test
Schedule your appointment after purchasing a test to minimize wait time.
2. Visit a location
Enter your zip code to find a Quest Diagnostics location closest to you.
3. Get results online
We will email you when your confidential results are available.
Take an in-person test at a Quest Diagnostics location.
Over 2000+ locations focus on your safety, confidentiality and convenience.
1. Purchase your test
Schedule your appointment after purchasing a test to minimize wait time.
2. Visit a location
Enter your zip code to find a Quest Diagnostics location closest to you.
3. Get results online
We will email you when your confidential results are available.
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After your purchase, schedule an appointment at a nearby Quest Diagnostics location and have your specimen sample collected by a trained healthcare professional.

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FAQs
UTIs are common infections caused by microbes that enter the urinary tract, often from the skin or rectum. Bacteria are the most common cause of UTIs, and many of these infections are caused by E coli bacteria found in the bowel. Because the urethral opening is near bacteria sources in the anus and vagina, an individual’s anatomy further increases the risk of developing a UTI.
A UTI is an infection that can occur anywhere throughout the urinary tract and usually begins in the bladder or urethra. A kidney infection, also known as pyelonephritis, is a form of urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria travel up the ureters and into one or both kidneys. While both types of infections share some common symptoms, such as back pain and cloudy urine, kidney infections are more severe and require immediate medical attention. If left untreated, this condition may result in permanent kidney damage.
Cystitis is a broad term that refers to inflammation of the bladder. A urinary tract infection is a type of cystitis caused by bacteria. Other causes of cystitis include radiation therapy, irritants, an autoimmune disorder, or a drug reaction. Cystitis symptoms include pain or burning during urination, pelvic pain, and feeling a strong urge to urinate. Some individuals also experience blood in their urine or cloudy or milky urine.
There are several factors that can increase your risk for getting a UTI, including:
- Having a UTI in the past
- Sexual activity, especially with a new partner
- Changes in the bacteria that live inside the vagina, which can be caused by menopause or the use of spermicides
- Pregnancy
- Age (older adults and young children are more prone to UTIs)