Urocuff Test
Urocuff test is a non-invasive, painless procedure for males who suffer from urinary disorders (LUTS).
This test measures the amount of pressure generated by your bladder, your urine flow rate, and the amount of urine you void. All of these details provide our urologist with the health of your bladder.
Data collected from this examination is extensively evaluated to further assess the causes of your bladder symptoms so our urologists can properly diagnose and treat your symptoms.
Keeping your bladder healthy and functioning is salient for a good quality of life and for your overall well-being. The bladder’s capability to eject urine is directly linked to BPH symptoms like frequency (going often), nocturia (going often at night), hesitancy (trouble starting), poor stream, and dribbling.
How does the UroCuff Test work?
A small cuff is fitted to penis.
Patient begins to void into a flow meter.
The cuff inflates until flow is reduced or interrupted.
Cuff rapidly deflates, allowing flow to resume.
Cycle repeats until the patient is empty.
Bladder function is determined from interruption pressure vs. flow rate.
The UroCuff report summarizes the results on a modified nomogram.
Prior to your appointment, make sure to drink 32 oz. of water 1 hour before your appointment to ensure you have a comfortably full bladder for the test. Also, if possible, please arrive ten minutes earlier than your set appointment time.
