Epididymitis Testing

Epididymitis Screen (Quest Diagnostics)

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$166.99
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Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is the tube through which sperm pass. The tube is located at the back of each testicle. Epididymitis can affect both testicles, but it most often occurs on just one side.

This panel will aid in the diagnosis of epididymitis.

Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes:
Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae DNA, SDA
Complete Blood Count / CBC (includes Differential and Platelets): WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils)
Urinalysis, Complete Profile: Color; appearance; specific gravity; pH; protein; glucose; occult blood; ketones; leukocyte esterase; nitrite; bilirubin; urobilinogen; microscopic examination of urine sediment.

Patient Instructions: First-Void Urine needed - Patient should take first urine of the day to the lab or should not urinate for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection.

Estimated turnaround for results is 4 business days.

Epididymitis Screen (LabCorp)

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$273.99
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Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is the tube through which sperm pass. The tube is located at the back of each testicle. Epididymitis can affect both testicles, but it most often occurs on just one side.

The Epididymitis blood and urine lab test will aid in the diagnosis of epididymitis. Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes:
Urinalysis, Complete Profile: Color; appearance; specific gravity; pH; protein; glucose; occult blood; ketones; leukocyte esterase; nitrite; bilirubin; urobilinogen; microscopic examination of urine sediment;
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae by nucleic acid amplification technology;
Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Differential: Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count; red cell count; white blood cell count.

FAQ: Epididymitis

What is Epididymitis?

How Do We Test For Epididymitis?

Your health care provider will examine your groin and scrotum to rule out other possible diagnoses. You may have a rectal exam. You may also have these tests:

Urinalysis
Tests for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
CBC with differential

How Does Epididymitis Occur?

Epididymitis is caused by bacterial infections, such as:

Urinary tract infections
Sexually transmitted diseases such as Chlamydia or Gonorrhea
Prostatitis (infection of the prostate)

It may also happen if you have:

A fungal infection
Henoch-Schoenlein purpura (a disease that causes a rash and swelling of joints)
A prostatectomy (removal of the prostate)
A medical procedure that affects your urinary tract, such as cystoscopy (looking at the inside of the bladder through a slim, flexible, lighted tube) or a catheter (a small tube put into the bladder to drain the urine from your body).

Sometimes men have Epididymitis when they are taking a heart medicine called amiodarone (Cordarone).

What Are the Symptoms of Epididymitis?

Possible symptoms of Epididymitis are:

Red, warm skin on the scrotum
Tender, swollen testicle or groin area on one side
Testicle pain that feels worse when you have a bowel movement
Fever and chills
Discharge from the urethra (the opening at the end of the penis)
Pain or burning when you urinate
Pain with intercourse or ejaculation
Testicular lump
Lower abdominal discomfort or pelvic discomfort
Blood in the semen

Because pain in the testicles can be a symptom of another, more serious problem (testicular torsion), contact your health care provider right away if you have this symptom.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, an epididymitis blood and urine lab test can help identify this disease in your system.

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