Screening for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

In fact, urine dip tests and urinalysis are frequently performed as screening tests for conditions other than UTIs, like during well-child check-ups and other routine adult physical examinations. In the process of using these tests to screen for other conditions, asymptomatic urinary tract infections may be diagnosed. However, these infections do not always need to be treated. Treatment is sometimes required and is often not required. References: American Foundation for Urologic Diseasewebsite. Available at: http://www.auafoundation.org/auafhome.asp . Griffiths 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2001. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseaseswebsite. Available at: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/ . Last reviewed January 2007 by Jill D. Landis, MDPlease be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.