For Patients

Suffering from
UTI symptoms?

Talk to your provider about an advanced UTI test that quickly identifies personalized antibiotic options — for complicated, persistent, or recurrent infections.

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How We Can Help

Three steps to better answers.

1 · Discuss the Test

If you think Guidance® UTI may be right for you, download the guide to discuss it with your physician.

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2 · Find a Physician

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3 · Pay Your Bill

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A Unique Test for Your Unique Needs

Personalized antibiotic options for infections with multiple organisms.

Patients who have been suffering from complicated, persistent, or recurrent UTIs — or who are at elevated risk — may benefit from the Guidance® UTI test.

Why Guidance® UTI

More accurate, faster, and more comprehensive.

Increased Detection

Increases detection of UTI-causing bacteria by 43% compared to urine culture.1 Higher sensitivity is more likely to find the organisms causing the UTI.

Faster Results

Delivers results significantly faster than urine culture. Quicker results allow for more rapid directed treatment.

Comprehensive Report

Antibiotic resistance genes plus pooled antibiotic susceptibility results — giving your doctor more information to make a treatment decision.

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Our Promise

Accurate and affordable testing — for all patients.

We support all patients — with or without insurance — by offering interest-free payment plans and patient assistance programs to all who qualify. Our dedicated Patient Advocacy team is here to handle your billing inquiries.

Frequently asked questions

Is Guidance® UTI for me?

If you are experiencing symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) more than twice a year, have been diagnosed with simple or interstitial cystitis, or if you are a man experiencing symptoms of prostatitis, you may benefit from this test.

How can the Guidance® UTI test help me?

Guidance® UTI provides better accuracy compared to traditional urine culture and offers personalized antibiotic therapy options for your infection. Guidance UTI detects 33% more organisms than culture and covers the most relevant causes of UTIs with a high degree of sensitivity for a more accurate diagnosis. Treatment options are available in just 48 hours once the sample reaches our lab.

Is Guidance® UTI covered by my insurance?

Guidance® UTI is covered by Medicare and multiple insurance plans. Contact your insurance provider for more information on coverage.

Need more information?

Our team can answer your questions about the test and help you find a provider near you.

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References
  1. Vollstedt A, Baunoch D, Wojno KJ, Luke N, Cline K, et al. (2020). Multisite Prospective Comparison of Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing with Urine Culture for Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections in Symptomatic Patients. J Sur Urology, JSU-102. DOI: 10.29011/JSU-102.100002