Pharmacy services
Urine Testing
At our pharmacies we offer a screening service for urine testing. It’s completely confidential and only takes a few minutes.
How it works
The Process
This service will begin by the pharmacist analysing the colour of your urine and dipping a dipstick into the sample
Colour changes on the test strip will be produced within 60 seconds, and these will be compared to a standard colour scale
Your results will be interpreted and documented by your pharmacist, and you may be referred back to your doctor according to your results
What is a urinalysis?
A urinalysis is a test which measures the presence of several substances in urine, such as blood, protein and bacteria. Abnormal levels of certain substances in urine and/or the presence of substances that are not usually present, may detect disease states in their early stages, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and high blood pressure.
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Signs & Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, then it might be a good idea to have a urinalysis performed:
- Cloudy urine
- Foul smelling urine
- Increased frequency or urgency to pass urine
- Pain or discomfort whilst urinating
- Pain in the loins
- Waking up at night to pass urine
How to prepare
Before your consultation
Collect a sufficient urine sample in a clean, sterile container before visiting one of our pharmacies for a urinalysis. For the most accurate results, follow the below guidelines:
- Collect a urine sample first thing in the morning as it is more concentrated and more likely to detect abnormalities
- Ensure that you are not taking any antibiotics or large doses of vitamin C 3 days before the test as these may lower the sensitivity of the test
- Do NOT perform any strenuous physical activity e.g. jogging as blood and protein may appear in your urine without being signs of disease
- For women, it is advised not to perform the test 3 days before or after the period as these may falsify the test for blood
How to collect
An accurate sample
To get the most accurate results, a clean-catch method should be adopted to collect to sample midstream. This method involves the following steps:
how we test
Your urine
The service will consist of our pharmacist dipping a test strip in your urine sample for approximately 1 second.
After 60 seconds, the colour on the test strip will be compared to the colour scale on the test strip vial for result interpretation.
Do you want to check your urine at one of our pharmacies?
No appointment needed! Simply visit one of our outlets and pay in-store.
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FAQS
Frequently Asked
Questions
How long will the service take?
The consultation will only take 5 minutes, but your pharmacist will take as long as necessary to answer any questions that you may have.
Do I have to pay for the service?
Yes. A payment of €3 for the service will be taken in the pharmacy at the time of your test.
Do I have to make an appointment?
No, you don’t. Your pharmacist may ask you to come at a certain time when the pharmacy is less busy to provide you the best service possible, or alternatively, you may want to request a particular time for peace of mind.