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Tests and procedures used to diagnose urinary tract infections include:

Urine sample analysis. Your doctor may request a urine sample for laboratory analysis to detect white blood cells, red blood cells, or bacteria. To avoid potential sample contamination, you may be instructed to first wipe the genital area with an antiseptic swab and collect a midstream urine.
Cultivation of urinary tract bacteria in the laboratory. Laboratory urinalysis is sometimes followed by urine culture. This test will tell your doctor what bacteria is causing your infection and which medications will be most effective.
Taking pictures of your urinary tract. If you have frequent infections that your doctor thinks may be caused by an abnormality in your urinary tract, you may have an ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Your doctor may also use a contrast dye to highlight structures in your urinary tract.
Using a scope to look inside your bladder. If you have recurring urinary tract infections, your doctor may perform a cystoscopy, using a long, thin tube with a lens (cystoscope) to see into the urethra and bladder. The cystoscope is inserted into the urethra and passed into the bladder.