Urine Culture Test (Urine C/S) In Coimbatore - Price & Details

A urine culture test is a test that helps diagnose UTIs. It also helps detect UTI-causing bacteria in your urine sample. It is then followed by an antibiotic sensitivity test to determine which antibiotics are effective against the bacteria. You may require a urine culture & sensitivity test based on your symptoms, risk factors, or if you have complicated or recurrent UTIs. The test requires a midstream clean-catch urine sample. Morning first urine is preferred because it is less likely to be contaminated and yields more accurate results. For your convenience, PharmEasy delivers a sterile kit to your home, and you need to collect the midstream urine sample in the sterile container provided. After you collect the sample, hand it to the lab technician promptly to reduce the risk of contamination.

Signs and symptoms of UTIs include:

• Burning pain during urination
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Blood in the urine
• Abdominal cramps
• Lower back pain
• Fever or chills

Your doctor may also order a urine culture test under the following conditions:

• Pregnancy
• Diabetes
• Kidney stones
• Using a urinary catheter
• Taking immunosuppressants
• Recurrent UTIs
• Before certain urological procedures, such as ureterectomy or prostate surgery

Important note: A urine culture test should not be considered if signs such as foul odour, cloudy, or dark-coloured urine are present alone, without any UTI symptoms (burning, urgency, pain, or fever), unless you are pregnant.

The urine culture test helps evaluate several types of UTIs, such as:

• UTIs - urinary tract infections affecting the bladder (cystitis) or urethra (urethritis).
• Pyelonephritis - kidney infection with fever, chills, flank or back pain.
• Recurrent UTIs - repeated urinary tract infections every few months.
• Complicated UTIs - UTIs with complicating factors such as urinary tract abnormalities, kidney stones, or a weak immune system.
• Asymptomatic bacteriuria - the presence of bacteria in urine without any symptoms, which requires treatment only for pregnant women.
• Catheter-associated UTI - UTIs caused by catheter use.
• Fungal UTIs - urinary infections caused by fungal growth, especially in patients with uncontrolled diabetes.

What to Expect Before the Test?

• Fasting is usually not required before the test.
• Drink a glass of water 20- 30 minutes before the test.
• Do not urinate for an hour before the test.
• Do not take antibiotics before the test.

What to Expect During the Urine Sample Collection?

For a contamination-free urine sample collection, follow the steps given below:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Clean the genital area with an antiseptic wipe.
• Open the lid of the sterile container with clean hands and do not touch the inside.
• Let the first few drops of urine fall into the toilet, then start urinating midstream directly into the container, without touching the container to the skin.
• Close the lid and hand it to a lab technician, or send the kit to the lab within two hours.

What to Expect After the Test?

• The test procedure is completely safe and painless.
• The sample is sent to the lab for culture and testing and observed for 24-48 hours.

The urine culture test provides a comprehensive evaluation of UTIs and guides treatment through the following test parameters:

• Bacterial growth - checks for growth of bacteria in the urine sample after 24- 48 hours under lab conditions.
• Colony count - measures the number of bacteria in the sample to detect infection.
• Organism identified - identifies specific bacteria or fungi causing UTI.
• Antibiotic sensitivity - checks which antibiotics are effective against the infecting bacteria and which are not.

Normal results of the urine culture test indicate a sterile urine sample, i.e., free of infection. The table below represents the normal urine culture test results:

Important note: Test results may vary from lab to lab. Always consult your healthcare provider and refer to the interpretation notes on your lab report.

A urine culture and sensitivity test is an all-in-one assessment that provides information about infection, the infecting organism, and antibiotic sensitivity, when interpreted correctly under an expert’s guidance. The table below shows what different urine culture test results can mean:

An antibiotic sensitivity test evaluates the effectiveness of antibiotics against identified bacterial or fungal species in the urine. The results of this test are reported as follows:

Disclaimer: The above information is for educational purposes only. The interpretation of the urine culture test depends on your clinical symptoms and medical history. Always consult a healthcare professional to understand your test results better.

PharmEasy offers the urine culture and sensitivity test starting at INR 949 in Coimbatore. The test cost may vary by city. Check the table to compare the test prices across different cities.

You can book urine culture test in Coimbatore through PharmEasy with convenient home sample collection across several localities, including :

• RS Puram
• Gandhipuram
• Saibaba Colony
• Peelamedu
• Race Course
• Ramanathapuram
• Singanallur
• Ganapathy
• Saravanampatti
• Vadavalli
• Thudiyalur
• Kalapatti
• Kuniyamuthur
• Kovaipudur
• Sundarapuram
• Ukkadam
• Town Hall
• Lawley Road
• Coimbatore Civil Aerodrome
• Ondipudur

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