UTI Testing

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Patients Choice Laboratories offers industry leading UTI molecular diagnostics with same day results. Our molecular testing by Real-Time PCR allows for rapid pathogen identification with extreme specificity and accuracy over conventional cultures and detects antibiotic resistant genes. With same day reporting, our test can allow physicians to select the most precise antibiotic for each patient to allow for better treatment and antibiotic stewardship.

UTIs are among the most prevalent community and hospital acquired infections, affecting almost 50% of the population at least once in their lifetime. A urinary tract infection can affect different parts of the urinary system including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. Although, bacteria cause 85% of UTIs, some viruses, fungi, and parasites can also infect the urinary tract. Bacteria that are prone to multiple drug resistance can lead to complications in diagnosis and treatment that contribute to increasing treatment costs and poor patient outcomes.