Don’t delay — we can test if that stinging, painful, or burning sensation is UTI. Nowadays, UTI is very common, especially in women. And while it’s a terror to many, early diagnosis limits unnecessary discomforts and minimizes the length of the treatment process. Visit our pharmacy today and get UTI tests and treatment.
Why do you need to test for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
You need to test for UTIs regularly if you are sexually active or when you have some of the following UTI symptoms:
- Pain or discomfort passing urine
- Frequent need to urinate
- Passing small volumes of urine
- Cloudy or bloody urine
- Discomfort in the groin or lower abdomen
- Fever and chills
- Lower back pain
- Pain in the side of your back
How does the service work?
- Connect with us on Diem
- Consult with your pharmacist
- Receive the test at the pharmacy or in the comfort of your home
- Get the results interpretation and the best treatment options when positive
UTI Test Types
We can diagnose your UTI by ordering your urine sample. And there are two most common tests we can use to detect if you have an infection. These UTI test types include:
Urinalysis
With urinalysis, we perform a group of physical, chemical, and microscopic tests on your urine sample. We try to find anything that could suggest an infection in your urine. For example, if we see white blood cells or bacteria in the urine, there is a high chance you have an infection.
Urine culture
For a comprehensive test into the specific bacteria and yeast causing your UTI infections, we perform a urine culture, which can take one to three days to get your results. Urine culture allows your pharmacist to determine and recommend the best medication to treat your UTI quickly.
Using a UTI kit
This testing is the simplest and takes only a few minutes to complete. However, it may not be effective for you. Our pharmacists will discuss with you if you’re eligible to use it. We’ll give you more details about the test kit, guiding you through the urine dipstick test. After the testing, your pharmacist will interpret the results and give you prescription medication if appropriate.
Cityside Pharmacy UTI Test process
Order your test
Walk to our pharmacy or order a UTI test in the comfort of your home. Connect with us to see the best way to get your
Access your results
Depending on the testing option, your results will be available immediately or within one to three days after the lab receives your urine sample. If your doctor ordered the test, we will share the results with them.
Collect urine sample
Your pharmacist will guide you on how to collect your urine for analysis. We will take the sample to the lab to check for possible infections.
Get a prescription
After analysis of the results, your pharmacist or doctor can prescribe the best medication to treat your infections if the results turn positive.
Order Your Test Today
We can test your UTI today. Visit our pharmacy in Calgary or order a home visit, and our fully qualified pharmacists will perform the test and recommend the best treatment options based on the results.