Once the laboratory analysis has been finished the report is sent to your GP. If the report is positive for bacterial infection, you will be contacted to visit the GP and a prescription issued for the identified antibiotic from the laboratory report to treat your UTI. If the report details the possibility of kidney stones, you may be referred by the GP for further tests and treatment particularly if the stone is causing considerable pain. If the sample is negative, then if symptoms persist, you may request a retest from your GP.

A sample report: