Measuring the problem, not guessing at it
You pass urine into a special measuring toilet, and it records how fast and how strongly the flow comes. It is one of the most useful first tests in men with prostate symptoms, and it helps our urology team decide whether you need treatment, an ultrasound scan, or simply reassurance.
- Slow, weak or interrupted urine flow
- Straining, or difficulty starting to pass urine
- Getting up at night to pass urine
- Monitoring prostate symptoms over time
You will find us in North OLA, Cape Coast — next to the Zoomlion offices, behind the Ameen Sangari factory. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are travelling from. Directions and map.
How it works
Arrive with a full bladder
You are asked to come with a comfortably full bladder.
The test
You pass urine privately into a measuring device. Nothing is inserted.
The measurement
The machine records your flow rate and the volume passed.
Your result
Our team explains what the reading means and what should happen next.
Why patients come to us for this test
Completely painless
Nothing is inserted and nothing is swallowed — you simply pass urine as normal.
Quick
The test itself takes only a few minutes, and your result is explained the same visit.
Test, result and plan the same morning
The test, the urologist who reads it and the pharmacy are all here, so one visit is usually enough to know what is going on and what to do about it.
Uroflow testing — your questions
Does the test hurt?
Not at all. You pass urine into a measuring device in private. Nothing is inserted and nothing is swallowed.
How do I prepare?
Come with a comfortably full bladder — drink normally and avoid passing urine for an hour or two before your appointment. Do not make yourself uncomfortable; tell us if you cannot hold on.
Who needs a uroflow test?
Most often men with prostate symptoms — a slow or weak stream, straining, or getting up at night. It is also used in women and in younger men where the bladder is not emptying properly.
What happens if the result is abnormal?
A low flow rate does not by itself diagnose anything — it tells us to look further. Our urology team will discuss the next step, which may be a scan, a blood test or treatment.
Has passing urine become difficult?
A few minutes of testing can explain a lot. Message or call us to book.
