U T I test kits

[art mom]

I currently was experiencing what I thought was a I C flair up only to find that I had a UTI. Luckily I had a DR's appt.and found this out before I continued to experience any more discomfort. A few yrs. ago I was able to purchase UTI test kits at my pharmacy.They are no longer available. Does anyone know where I might purchase these kits? Thanks ART MOM

[ICNDonna]

Usually you can get the kits at places like Walmart, Rite-Aid, Fred Meyer, Walgreens --- and even some grocery stores where they have pharmacies. Or you can order them from this site.

Donna

[whittany]

speaking of uti test kits, can anyone tell me why the tests are invalid if you are a vegetarian?

whittany jester

[vm]

:confused: Maybe something to do with protein? Is that one of the things the UTI dip test picks up on???

[vm]

Found it:

Detection of nitrite in the urine is an early warning signal that further medical attention is needed.

False negative results can be caused by vegetarian diets providing insufficient nitrates.