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Home UTI Test Mistakes: Urologist Explains How to ACE the Home Urinalysis

Think all those little color squares on your home UTI test tell the full story? Think again! I’m Dr. Mia Duncan, a dual-board-certified Urologist and Urogynecologist, and in this video I’ll unpack how to use and actually interpret your at-home urine dipstick — the same kind used in medical offices and urgent care. I can't tell you how important it is to use and understand this tool if you have a UTI. It can be empowering but only if used correctly and that's what I want to help YOU with! 🙏😊 It’s also Bladder Health Awareness Month — the perfect time to take a deep dive! 🚽🤿 👉You’ll learn: 🧪 The two pads that really matter — nitrite + leukocyte esterase 💊 How AZO, normal vaginal discharge, or frequent urination can throw off your results ❤️‍🩹 Why “blood” on a strip isn’t automatically bad news 🌸 That vaginal infections (yeast, BV) can perfectly mimic UTI symptoms — and lead to unnecessary antibiotics 🔁 When to repeat your test and when to call your clinician 💡Remember: Home UTI testing works best when you already have symptoms such as burning, urgency, or bladder pain. 🧪 Only nitrite and leukocyte esterase are FDA-cleared for home testing — other pads can mislead without context. 🧴 Some FDA-cleared UTI test links: Healgen https://a.co/d/7wnr4fs Diagnox https://a.co/d/5fujtJ5 Easy@Home https://a.co/d/0sTdXbw NOTE: Always store your strips sealed and check the expiration date. 📚 This video is for educational use only — not a substitute for medical care. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to VTV + Intro to Home UTI Testing 00:42 – The 4 Main Types of UTI Tests (dipstick, microscopy, culture, molecular) 01:52 – What Your Home Dipstick Actually Measures (reagent pads explained) 02:50 – When to Use a Home UTI Test Kit 04:51 – Product Quality + FDA Approval (what really matters for accuracy) 06:30 – 4 Tips for a Clean Urine Collection 💧 (“garbage in, garbage out”) 08:19 – How to Dip + Read the Strip: Results, Pitfalls & Troubleshooting 12:53 – Recap + Key Takeaways: The 80% Rule, False Results, and When to Share 💙 November is *Bladder Health Awareness Month* — a perfect time to learn how to read your own urine test and take charge of your bladder health. Share this video with a friend who’s ever struggled with UTIs or bladder pain. #UTI #UTITest #HomeUTITest #WomensHealth #PelvicHealth #BladderHealth #UTImistakes #Urinalysis #BladderHealthMonth #TheVaginalChannel