Prostate Test Service

Test for bacteria and fungi that may be causing prostatitis or epididymitis. More likely to detect infection than standard lab tests by leveraging the power of NGS.

Semen Sample (self-collect)
Results within 4 days of receipt
Test for over 57,000 potential pathogens

Additional Test Options

FULL STI (CT/MG/NG/TV) testing

*Additional $76 (Not available in NY)

$76

Description

If you suffer from chronic bacterial prostatitis, epididymitis, or possible infection of the prostate or male reproductive tract, you need answers about what is causing your infection. Traditional laboratory cultures, which attempt grow the microbes from your urine sample in a lab, often fail to identify the bacteria or fungi that make up your infection. MicroGenDX combines two advanced technologies to test your urine sample instead. One is called “next-generation sequencing” (NGS), which uses a database of over 57,000 bacteria and fungi to identify all of the microbes in your urine sample with 99% accuracy over 3-5 days. The other is called quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), which can more quickly identify common microbes causing prostatitis or epididymitis in just 24-48 hours. If you are suffering from pain while urinating, bladder pain, a persistent need to urinate, prostate pain, pain when ejaculating, or other prostatitis symptoms, then now may be the time to get a prostate test/semen test that uses qPCR and NGS. For an additional charge, you can add a urine test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – also called sexually transmitted Infections (STIs) – to detect Gonorrhea, T. vaginalis (“trich”), Chlamydia, and Mycoplasma genitalium.

About test

Prostatitis
Epididymitis
STIs/STDs, especially if Full STI is added

Infections information

What is Prostatitis?: Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be painful and cause frequent urination, difficulty urinating, or a burning feeling while urinating. It is one of the most common conditions seen by urologists. Symptoms:

Pain in the genital area, groin, lower abdomen, or lower back
Frequent urination
Difficulty urinating
Burning sensation during urination

Causes and Risks: Prostatitis can be caused by bacterial infection, although nonbacterial forms, such as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), exist. Risk factors include being young to middle-aged, having a history of infection, or injury to the pelvic area. Diagnosis and Treatment: MensKEY can identify the specific bacteria or fungi causing prostatitis, along with antimicrobial resistance. With test results in hand, healthcare providers are empowered to formulate a targeted diagnosis and treatment plan that uses the most effective drugs possible.

Prostate Test Service

$259

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For domestic purchases, a small telemedicine fee is built into the price of your purchase.

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Test urine for bacteria and fungi that may be causing UTI, prostatitis, bladder infection, and other urogenital issues. More likely to detect infection than standard lab tests.

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