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Urinary Tract Infection Panel
Urinary Tract Infection Panel
Updated over 8 months ago

Test Details

Lab Company: RealTime Laboratories
​Sample Type: Urine
​ Collection Location: At Home

This test detects bacteria and yeast that can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). It can help your healthcare provider diagnose a UTI and determine the best treatment for your infection.

Key Details

  • 🩸 DO NOT collect your sample while menstruating.

  • 🚚 Ship your sample within 48 hours of collection.

  • ❄️ You should freeze your sample if you cannot ship it on the same day as the collection.

Preparation & Timing

  • DO NOT collect your sample while menstruating.

  • No special preparation is needed.

Collection Instructions

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.

  2. Dry your hands with a clean towel.

  3. Clean yourself with the provided towelette.

    1. Females:

      1. Open the towelette.

      2. Separate the folds of skin from the urethral opening.

      3. Clean the urethral opening and surrounding areas from front to back.

      4. Discard the towelette.

    2. Males:

      1. Open the towelette.

      2. Retract the foreskin, if present, from the urethral opening.

      3. Clean the entire head of the penis and urethral opening.

      4. Discard the towelette.

  4. Allow a small amount of urine to enter the toilet to eliminate any contaminants. DO NOT collect this urine.

  5. Collect your mid-stream urine in the provided conical cup.

    1. You can also use a new, clean disposable cup.

  6. Fill the cup about halfway full.

  7. Pour the urine into the provided tube.

  8. Fill the tube halfway.

    1. DO NOT overfill.

  9. Securely seal the cap.

    1. You should hear a pop when the cap is secure.

  10. Write the following information on the tube.

    1. First name

    2. Last name

    3. Date of collection

    4. Date of birth

  11. Place the tube into the biohazard bag.

  12. Seal the bag.

  13. Complete the test requisition form.

    📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

  14. If you cannot ship your sample on the day of collection, place it in the freezer until you can ship it.

    1. Please write the date the sample was frozen on the test requisition form.

Requisition & Payment

  • Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.

  • You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your samples.

    • Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on this form.

📄 How to Complete Your Requisition

Shipping

  • Ship your sample within 48 hours of collection.

  • If you cannot ship your sample on the day of collection, place it in the freezer until you can ship it.

    • Please write the date the sample was frozen on the test requisition form.

  • To prepare your sample for shipping,

    • Place the specimen tube into the biohazard bag with the absorbent pad.

    • Seal the bag securely.

    • Place the completed test requisition form into the pocket on the outside of the biohazard bag.

    • Place the biohazard bag into the test kit box.

    • Seal the box.

    • Place the test kit box into the provided prepaid mailer.

    • Seal the prepaid mailer.

  • Make a note of the tracking number on the return label so that you can track your sample back to the lab.

  • Take your sample package to the nearest FedEx location.

  • DO NOT place your sample in a drop box.

Results

  • Results should be released to your provider 7-10 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.

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