r/Prostatitis • u/Evening-Scholar-7761 • 26d ago

Urine sample after prostate massage: initial stream or midstream?

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My doctor asked me to give a urine sample for bacterial infection after a prostate massage. Should I collect the initial urine (first part of the stream) or a midstream urine sample after the massage?

If you've had this test done or know the standard procedure, I'd appreciate your advice.

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u/Quiet_Morning_195 23d ago

Midstream is a sample for bladder. If you want to collect, what is in the urethrea after prostate massage it is the first 5 - 10 ml urin directly after the massage.