Quick response to symptoms
Microscopy confirms urethritis within an hour and sometimes immediately names the cause (diplococci - gonorrhea); Non-gonococcal urethritis is specified using a PCR panel (chlamydia, mycoplasma - here). Collection - seconds of discomfort with a thin probe while observing “2 hours without urinating.” The partner is examined at the same time by the clinic’s gynecologist.
When is it appointed?
- chronic prostatitis - microscopy and culture of secretions;
- discharge from the urethra, burning - smear with microscopy;
- control of treatment of prostatitis and urethritis;
- pain in the perineum, changes in PSA - inflammatory component;
- preparation for IVF programs.
Diagnostics at the source
The secretion of the prostate is a direct “report” of the gland: leukocytes above 10 in the field of view and a decrease in lecithin grains confirm inflammation, culture names the pathogen. A smear from the urethra is the first to catch urethritis, giving symptoms of “prostatitis”. The material is taken by a urologist with the correct technique - the information content depends on it; research and interpretation take place in one place, treatment is prescribed immediately.
