Your doctor can perform some tests that will determine if you have a urinary tract infection. Your doctor may simply perform a urine dipstick in the office, and only a few minutes are needed to obtain results.
Your doctor may also send your urine to the lab for testing. These results take a few days to come back. This tells your doctor the exact bacteria causing your infection and to which antibiotics should be prescribed.
Blood tests usually are not required unless a complicated condition, such as pyelonephritis or kidney failure, is suspected.
Test at Home
You may decide to use a home testing test to help determine if you have a urinary tract infection before you visit your doctor. UTI Home Screening Test Sticks are available over-the-counter (a prescription is not necessary) at all major drugstores.
