Medichecks Immunity & infection

Microscopy and Culture (UTI) Urine Test

Need a detailed urine analysis? This test examines urine under a microscope, checks for signs of infection, kidney health, and metabolic changes, and includes a urine culture to detect bacteria.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Urine
Collection
In-store clinic
Results in
6 days
Biomarkers
13
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Glucose
  • Urine culture
  • Protein
  • Ketone
  • pH
  • Urine - blood
  • Urobilinogen
  • Casts
  • Crystals
  • Epithelial cells
  • Organisms
  • Red blood cells
  • +1 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
urine
Collection method
in-store clinic
Turnaround time
6 days
Biomarkers tested
13
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

13 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Diabetes

  • Glucose

Infection

  • Urine culture

Kidney health

  • Protein

Urine chemistry

  • Ketone
  • pH
  • Urine - blood
  • Urobilinogen

Urine microscopy

  • Casts
  • Crystals
  • Epithelial cells
  • Organisms
  • Red blood cells
  • White cell count - urine

About this test

Need a detailed urine analysis? This test examines urine under a microscope, checks for signs of infection, kidney health, and metabolic changes, and includes a urine culture to detect bacteria. It's useful for monitoring urinary health, investigating abnormalities, or as part of a general health check.

You'll need to visit Inuvi Clinic in London to collect your sample as the sample is not suitable for posting.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 10.0/10

    13 biomarkers, placing it in the 98th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; results in around 6 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 8.5/10

    £99.00 against a median of £165.75 for the 8 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-40%).

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