Urine sample at the urologists office

To anybody that goes to the urologist, do you always have to provide a urine sample before you see the nurse and then the doctor? I always have to give a sample at every appointment

Yes urine sample is mandatory at my yearly urology exams. Male nurse usually hands me the cup in the exam room when I strip to my briefs and socks

Yes. Nurse hands me the cup after vitals but before the doctor comes in.

I am given a cup from the receptionist after I check in. Then I go to the bathroom and give my sample. I put the cup in the small attached metal door in the bathroom. Then the nurse takes me in and then time to drop my pants for the genital and rectal exam shortly after the doctor comes in

I make sure to drink some water beforehand so I'm ready to give my sample

SOP at my urologist, except one time, when they were Waaay behind seeing patients, I could no longer hold it and used the bathroom. When I finally got in, the well was dry.

So far, with three urologists visits over the last 10 years, they have not asked for a sample. I've never had or complained about a UTI or any kidney disorders.

Yes always because I am diapered and catherized , they always check for blood protein infection etc usually my aide will grab a sample when she’s diapering me or there’s already a nurse tasked with undressing me and “running a pole up the hole” .

My urology visit always involves a sample. When you are taken in the first thing is being handed a cup.

The office is in a wing of a hospital and there is a sign in the bathroom outside the office telling you not to go until you have checked in for your appointment.

The only time I was ever asked for a urine sample by my urologist is when I complained of some irritation in my bladder. once it was confirmed there was no infection I was never asked again even though I see her regularly for other issues. on the other hand as part of my annual wellness check, formerly known as a physical, a urine specimen is always requested.

Depending on the reason for the visit, the sample can be collected at various times.

One of my first visits to the urologist, it was after lunch and I had to urinate when I arrived at the clinic. Didn't think to use the restroom before the appointment since I figured they were going to need a sample.

Based on the reason for the visit, it was determined to check my bladder via cystoscopy and I told the nurse I had urinate and she said we will take care of it during the procedure.

It was an interesting experience to see the bladder filled with urine through the cystoscope and then being emptied via catheter for a sample. A complete loss of control of bladder function.

I went to a urologist for a vasectomy years ago. There was an appointment for the initial consult followed by an appointment for the actual procedure. No urine sample was required for either of those visits. Later in life, I was referred to another urologist for hematuria and a urine sample was given at the first visit but not prior to the visit for a cystoscopy or the follow up to discuss the results. I guess the need for a UA at the urologist office is determined by the reason for the visit?

With three urologists I've been to, it was standard practice to provide a urine sample. I've been going to the PA recently for my annual prostate check and no ruins sample.

Every other time for me, usually. They always ask me to empty my bladder too, and do a bladder scan to see how well I'm emptying, whether they do an actual urinalysis or not. Giving urine samples in any medical context has been a turn on for me ever since I was a kid, and I still enjoy it.

This is a very timely subject. I have my first urologist(male) appointment this month for a large prostate and elevated PSA. Please tell me what to expect. Thanks.

I’ve always been asked to give a urine sample, likely they want to check for any signs of bleeding since I’m 20 plus years out from removal of a bladder tumor. It’s always just before my end of year cysto. There are signs in the restroom with instructions for females, uncircumcised men and circumcised men-since I was circumcised at birth, I’m expected to carefully clean my penis with wipes that are supplied, start my urine stream, and collect about an inch in the cup midway through emptying my bladder. My doc always (thus far anyway) tells me in my post cysto chat with her that everything looked good in the urine sample and cysto. A few days later I get a call regarding the results of the bladder wash.

I go to a very large urology practice, history of kidney stones. When I check in they ask for a urine sample, adjacent to the check in area is a hallway with 5 bathrooms for giving the sample. There is a small door in the wall that you put your sample in.

@computerstation expect to provide a urine sample when you first come into the office (that's how it goes at my urologist). Then you'll be taken back to the exam room with the nurse and she might scan your bladder and you'll probably get your blood pressure taken. You'll most likely get a genital exam and a digital rectal exam from the urologist. That's about how every one of my urologist appointments goes. That's pretty much what you should expect

I love my urologist. I love catheters .Overtime I go .They ask me for a urine sample .I tell them I can't pee .Then here comes the nice 18 fr catheter .

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@Tingue77 Thanks for the urologist info. My appointment was pushed to April. I will recap afterwards.

@computerstation no problem. Ah my urologist appointment is in july

@computerstation So high PSA could be prostatitis since you have an enlarged prostate the prostate could be inflamed. Look for a urologist and he will clarify, stay calm and good luck

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@Miguel Thanks for the assurance. Had my urologist appointment yesterday. He did a quick genital exam and a DRE. He sua biopsy to see what's going on. So stay tuned.

I have always to give a urin sample right after I arrive. I is always difficult for me to pee then.