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New Urine Test Promises Same-Day UTI Diagnosis, Prescriptions

4/2/2026

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Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a rapid urine test for urinary tract infections that delivers results in under six hours.
The test uses a cartridge containing multiple antibiotics to determine which is effective against the infection.
In studies with 352 urine samples, the method showed 97% agreement with traditional testing.
Astratus Limited is pursuing market deployment to enable same-day prescriptions and reduce antibiotic resistance.

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Story summary

Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a rapid urine test for urinary tract infections that delivers results in under six hours.
The test uses a cartridge containing multiple antibiotics to determine which is effective against the infection.
In studies with 352 urine samples, the method showed 97% agreement with traditional testing.
Astratus Limited is pursuing market deployment to enable same-day prescriptions and reduce antibiotic resistance.