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3 Tests to Help Diagnose a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
Confirming you have a UTI can help narrow down treatment options.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Published on June 28, 2023Sometimes, you can recognize a urinary tract infection (UTI) by the symptoms alone. This includes:
Painful urination
Frequent urge to urinate
Cloudy, bloody, and/or smelly urine
Still, UTI testing is often still necessary to confirm the diagnosis and/or identify which bacteria is causing the infection. In this video, learn the three types of tests that help diagnose a UTI and what each is for, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx.
References
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2017). Diagnosis of bladder infection in adults.
