Urine test · Plymouth
A lab urine test.
Checks your urine for protein, blood, white cells, glucose and more. Urine sample only, no blood test. No GP referral needed.
Why test
Useful information from a simple sample.
A urine test can show signs of infection, kidney problems or diabetes. Protein or blood in urine can be an early sign of kidney disease and needs following up.
We send your sample to the lab for full analysis. If you are having a health assessment or other appointment, a urine dipstick is included free.
Good to know
- Urine sample only
- Bring a mid-stream sample, or give one at the clinic
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Please read first
Think you have a urine infection?
Burning, needing to go often, or cloudy urine are often a urine infection. You will usually need to be seen, so that antibiotics can be prescribed if they are needed. Book an urgent appointment instead.
Choose your test
The test.
Urine sample sent to the lab for full analysis. Urine sample only, no blood test. A urine dipstick is included free in health assessments and other appointments.
What is measured
What the markers tell us.
| Component | What it looks for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Protein in the urine | Normally absent. Can be a sign of kidney disease. |
| Red cells | Blood in the urine | Can come from infection, stones, or kidney or bladder problems. |
| White cells | Infection-fighting cells | Suggest infection or inflammation. |
| Glucose | Sugar in the urine | Can suggest diabetes or very high blood sugar. |
| Ketones | Made when the body burns fat | Seen with uncontrolled diabetes or a very low-calorie diet. |
| pH and casts | Acidity, and tiny clumps of cells | Help with kidney and urinary health. |
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your urine test is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Who it is for
Worth testing if you have…
- Monitoring diabetes or kidney health
- High blood pressure
- A general health check
- Blood in your urine
- Before an operation
Collecting a mid-stream sample
Wash your hands. Start to pass urine into the toilet, then catch the middle part in a clean container. Finish in the toilet.
Bring it within 2 hours, or ask us for a sterile pot.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Book online, by phone on 01752 938102, or by email at Hello@TamarHealth.com.
Book
Pick a time. The £45 test fee is paid in full when you book.
Fill in your new patient form
Once you have booked, we send you a form. Tell us which test you want, and share your medical history so we can make sure it is right for you.
Come to the clinic
Bring a fresh mid-stream urine sample, or give one when you arrive. No fasting needed.
Get your results
Results come by email with a clinician summary. If something needs follow-up, we explain the next step.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
About the test
Can I have a urine test during my period?
Yes, but blood from your period can affect the result. If you can, test a few days after it ends, and tell us if you are on your period.
What if there is blood but no infection?
Blood in urine without infection always needs looking into, even if it happened once. We will advise on the next step, which may be your GP.
Do I need antibiotics?
Antibiotics need a clinical assessment. If you have urine infection symptoms, book an urgent appointment rather than a test on its own.
What our patients say
Other ways we can help
Book your urine test
No GP referral needed. Results usually within a few working days.