Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services if your baby is difficult to wake, has trouble breathing, develops blue or grey colouring, has a seizure, or appears severely unwell.
These symptoms require emergency assessment rather than routine follow-up.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice if your baby:
Has ongoing bleeding, increasing swelling, discharge, or worsening redness
Appears to have significant pain when urinating
Produces much less urine than usual
Develops a new fever or becomes more unwell after the procedure
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine follow-up, contact the healthcare team if you have not received results within the timeframe they gave you, the collection site remains mildly irritated, or you are unsure whether another sample is needed.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Urine collection - infants. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.