Common Questions asscoiated with UTI's?
Q: What are the common symptoms of UTI?
A: The common symptoms of UTI include burning or pain during urination, frequent urination, fever, and back or
groin pain.
Q: Can I have UTI without symptoms?
A: Yes. UTI can occur without symptoms in young children, pregnant women and the elderly.
Q: Do I have to test with first morning urine?
A: Although you can test at any time of the day, your first morning urine would have the most bacteria in it if UTI is
present. Avoid testing during your menstrual period.
Q: How accurate is the test?
A: The results of the UTI Urinary Tract Infection Test Strips were compared to another commercial test. The study
showed 94.4% accuracy for the Leukocyte test and 98.4% for the Nitrite test.
Q: Do certain foods, alcohol or common medications affect the test?
A: In general, most substances will not interfere with the test. Consult your physician if you are taking antibiotics.
Some medications (e.g. Vitamin B2) can affect the color of your urine and may cause false results. Large
quantities of Vitamin C may cause false negative results.