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UTI Test Clinic test
Urinary health · urine test

UTI Test

A laboratory urine test that identifies the bacteria most often behind urinary infections — 16 organisms, including E. coli, Klebsiella, Enterococcus and Proteus — and checks for key antibiotic-resistance markers.

Price £170 £148.99
Covers 19 markers
Type Clinic visit · ~15 min
Book just this test
Urine sample, provided at the clinic — taken at 44 Crawford Street, Marylebone
Ideally arrive without having passed urine for 1–2 hours.
Results explained by our clinical team
About this test

Everything you need to know about UTI Test

Urinary infections in men are less common than in women but more likely to need looking into properly, and the usual “dip test” tells you only that something is going on, not what. This test uses molecular (PCR) detection to identify the specific organisms present — including E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus species and group B Streptococcus — and to flag resistance markers for methicillin, vancomycin and trimethoprim.

Knowing the organism and its likely resistance means any treatment can be targeted rather than guessed, which matters most for infections that keep coming back or have not cleared with a first course of antibiotics.

What's measured

What's included

19 markers in this test

Acinetobacter baumannii Enterobacter cloacae Enterococcus faecalis Enterococcus faecium Escherichia coli Klebsiella aerogenes Klebsiella oxytoca Klebsiella pneumoniae Methicillin Resistance Morganella morganii Proteus spp. Providencia stuartii Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococcus saprophyticus Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) Trimethoprim Resistance Vancomycin Resistance
Who it's for

Worth considering if

  • Burning or stinging when passing urine, going more often, or lower abdominal discomfort
  • An infection that has returned or did not clear with antibiotics
  • Cloudy or strong-smelling urine, or blood in the urine (see your GP promptly as well)
  • Confirming whether symptoms are an infection at all before taking antibiotics
Important: A blood test is not a diagnosis on its own. Where something needs looking at, we tell you what it means and what to do next. If you are unwell now, please see your GP or call 111 rather than waiting for a test.
What to expect

Your visit

1

Book online

Add this test — and any others — to your booking, pick a time at the clinic and pay online. Ideally arrive without having passed urine for 1–2 hours.

2

Your visit

About 15 minutes at 44 Crawford Street, Marylebone. Our clinical team takes your sample (urine sample, provided at the clinic) and answers any questions.

3

Results explained

The laboratory analyses your sample and your results are released to your secure account with a written explanation from our clinical team — and a call where something needs talking through.

Frequently Asked

UTI Test — FAQs

How is this different from the dip test at the GP?
A dipstick shows signs of infection such as white cells or nitrites. This test identifies which organisms are actually present and screens for resistance genes, so it answers the “what” and “what will work” questions.
Should I start antibiotics before I get the result?
If you are unwell — fever, back pain, feeling shivery — do not wait: see your GP or call 111 the same day. For milder symptoms, testing first and treating based on the result is usually the better route; our clinician advises on your situation.
Do I need to prepare?
Try not to pass urine for an hour or two before your appointment so the sample is concentrated. We give you the container and instructions at the clinic.
Does it test for sexually transmitted infections?
No. Some STI symptoms overlap with a urinary infection, so if there is any possibility, the STI Complete Screen is the right test and can be done at the same visit.
Where is the test done?
44 Crawford Street, London W1H 1JS — a short walk from Marylebone and Edgware Road stations. Your sample is taken at the clinic by our clinical team; you do not need to bring anything.
How long does the appointment take?
About 15 minutes. If you have booked several tests they are all done in the same visit.
Can I book several tests at once?
Yes. Use “Add to booking” on each test and then “Book” in the bar at the bottom — they go into one appointment and one payment. Home test kits are ordered separately, because they are posted to you.
How do I pay, and can I cancel?
Pay online when you book — by card or bank transfer — or at the clinic where that option is offered. You can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment for a full refund.
How do I get my results?
Results are released to your secure account and explained by our clinical team in a written summary, with a call where something needs talking through. Turnaround depends on the test: routine blood panels are quicker than genetic or DNA analysis, and we tell you what to expect at your appointment.
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