How much does Protein (Urine) cost at Wimpole Street?

£48 — the standard price that applies to everyone. There is no discounted members’ tier at Wimpole Street and nothing to join. Where a venous draw is needed, a phlebotomy fee is shown on the page before you book and is charged once per visit however many tests are taken.

Can I bring a urine sample from home?

For most tests, yes, provided it is in a sterile container supplied by the clinic, labelled, and delivered within a few hours — kept in the fridge if there is a delay. Some tests, such as cytology or 24-hour collections, have specific container and preservative requirements that the nurse will explain in advance.

Why does the laboratory ask for a mid-stream sample?

The first part of the urine stream washes out bacteria that normally live at the opening of the urethra. Collecting the middle portion reduces contamination and makes a culture result far easier to interpret.

How long do urine results take?

Dipstick chemistry and microscopy are typically reported within 24 hours of reaching the laboratory. Culture takes 48 hours or longer if sensitivities are needed. Hormone and metabolite measurements in 24-hour urine are specialist assays and may take one to two weeks.

Do you test urine samples from children?

Medical services at Wimpole Street are for patients aged 16 and over. Suspected urinary infection in a child should be assessed promptly by their NHS GP or NHS 111, as young children can become unwell quickly.

My culture shows “mixed growth” — what does that mean?

It usually means more than one type of bacteria grew in low numbers, which most often reflects contamination during collection rather than infection. A carefully collected repeat sample is the usual next step if symptoms persist.

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Protein (Urine) Blood Test Marylebone

From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's

20 min appointment

Results: 1 day"

Catheter urine

£48

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£48

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Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Opening hours from 1 October 2026

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Wimpole Street, Marylebone

From 1 October 2026 the Protein (Urine) can be arranged at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental for £48. A catheter urine sample is taken by a nurse or phlebotomist and sent to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, which quotes 1 day for this urine tests test. The laboratory report shows each value for kidney function and proteinuria against its reference range and is released to your portal; we do not interpret results, so take it to your GP or a clinician.

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Protein (Urine)’s place in urine tests testing

Sample: catheter urine sample
Laboratory turnaround: 1 day
Appointment: 20 minutes
Standard price: £48

What Protein (Urine) measures

Protein (Urine) is most often requested in connection with kidney function, proteinuria and urine test, which is why it sits within the urine tests group at Wimpole Street.

Urine tests range from simple chemistry and microscopy — protein, glucose, blood, white cells, crystals — through culture to identify the bacteria behind an infection and their antibiotic sensitivities, to quantitative measurements of what the kidneys excrete over 24 hours, such as calcium, protein, cortisol, catecholamines or metanephrines. Ratios against creatinine, like albumin-to-creatinine, correct for how dilute the sample is and allow a single random sample to stand in for a timed collection. Urine cytology examines cells shed from the urinary tract.

Who considers Protein (Urine)

People often consider a urine test if they have burning, frequency or urgency suggestive of a urinary infection, especially when symptoms recur.
Those with diabetes or high blood pressure check urine albumin periodically for early kidney involvement.
Visible blood in the urine, or blood found on a dipstick, commonly leads to microscopy, culture and sometimes cytology.
Kidney stones prompt 24-hour urine chemistry to look for the underlying cause.
Hormone and metabolite measurements in urine are often requested when a clinician is investigating blood pressure, adrenal or endocrine questions.

Preparing for your Protein (Urine)

1For culture, collect a mid-stream sample: start passing urine, then catch the middle portion in the container without touching the inside.
2An early morning sample is preferred for protein and albumin ratios, as it is less affected by exercise and posture.
3For 24-hour collections, discard the first morning void, collect everything for the next 24 hours including the following morning’s first void, and keep the container cool.
4Some tests require an acid preservative already in the bottle — do not rinse it out, and follow the written instructions supplied.

Sample for this test: catheter urine sample.

Understanding your Protein (Urine) results

A culture growing a significant number of a single organism can indicate infection, and the sensitivity report shows which antibiotics are likely to work; mixed growth often reflects contamination and may need a repeat. Raised albumin-to-creatinine ratio on two or more occasions can indicate early kidney damage, while protein, blood or abnormal cells generally lead to further assessment. Timed urine hormone results are interpreted against the total volume collected and your medications.

Urine results are very sensitive to how the sample was collected and stored, so an unexpected result is often repeated before conclusions are drawn.

Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: kidney function and electrolytes, adrenal and cortisol, swab tests, diabetes, glucose and HbA1c.

Pricing

Protein (Urine)

Individual test

£48

Total

£48

Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.

How it works at Wimpole Street

From booking the Protein (Urine) to reading your result

1
Choose your test
Select the Protein (Urine) and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the catheter urine sample is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.

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Why test at Wimpole Street

Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Evening appointments until 8pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturday opening, are planned from day one.
Samples are taken by a nurse or phlebotomist at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, in a clinic built for medical and dental care.
Bond Street is about six minutes on foot and Oxford Circus about seven, so the clinic suits people working across the West End.

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Other tests often considered alongside Protein (Urine)

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Frequently Asked Questions

A catheter urine sample. A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 1 day for this test.

Ready to Book Your Test?

Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.

Important information about the Protein (Urine) at Wimpole Street

Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.