UroKEY
Urine Sample (self-collect)
Results as soon as 24hrs from Receipt
Test for over 60,000 potential pathogens
FSA/HSA Accepted
Additional Test Options
FULL STI (CT/MG/NG/TV) testing
Looks for bacteria behind 4 common STIs (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis / Trich) Not available in NY
$76
Urine Analysis Biomarkers
Looks for biomarkers that often indicate infection (pH levels and Leukocyte Esterase) Not available in NY
$10
Description
About test
Infections information
What is a UTI?
A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection that can affect any part of your urinary system or tract, such as the kidneys, bladder, ureters (carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder), and urethra (directs urine out of the body). UTIs are classified as either “upper” or “lower” based on the infection’s location in the urinary tract. What are the Main UTI Types?
- Lower UTIs (Cystitis): The most common type, these infections happen in the bladder, causing inflammation known as cystitis. Lower UTIs can also affect the urethra and cause swelling called Urethritis. Symptoms include a frequent urge to urinate, pain or burning during urination, and cloudy or strong-smelling urine.
- Upper UTIs (Pyelonephritis): A more serious type of infection that affects the kidneys and/or ureters. Symptoms can include fever, chills, nausea, back/side pain, and vomiting.
Causes & Symptoms
These infections are usually caused by pathogenic bacteria or fungi. As lower UTIs are the most common UTI type, the most common symptoms are signs of bladder inflammation, such as:
- Bladder pain or discomfort
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Pain or burning during urination
- Blood in the urine
- Consistent pelvic pain
- Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
Risks
Factors that increase the risk of contracting a UTI include:
- sexual activity
- certain forms of birth control
- menopause
- suppressed immune system
Why are UTIs more common in women? Although both men and women can get bladder infections, they are much more common in women. In fact, according to the federal Office of Women’s Health, women get UTIs up to 30 times more often than men. This discrepancy occurs because women have shorter urethras and their urinary tracts are closer to their vagina and rectum, making it easier for bacteria to enter.
UroKEY
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