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

A urine culture test, also known as a urine culture and sensitivity test (urine C/S), is a one-stop test for urinary tract infections. It checks for bacterial growth in a urine sample, identifies the organism causing the infection, and then includes an antibiotic sensitivity test to identify effective antibiotics. The urine culture test helps with a personalised, effective treatment approach, reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance in patients.

A urine culture test is usually recommended for individuals suspected of having UTIs or those at high risk of UTIs, such as:

• Anyone with symptoms such as burning during urination, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, and a frequent urge to urinate.
• Anyone with signs of kidney infection, such as fever, chills, and lower back pain.
• Anyone with recurrent UTIs
• Pregnant women
• Anyone with kidney stones
• Patients using a urinary catheter
• Immunocompromised patients
• Patients undergoing any 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 or use a catheter.

The urine culture test helps detect of various types of urinary tract infections, 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 complicated factors such as urinary tract abnormalities, kidney stones, or a weak immune system.
• Asymptomatic bacteriuria: the presence of bacteria in urine without any symptoms, requires treatment only for pregnant women.
• Catheter-associated UTI: UTIs caused by catheter use.
• Fungal UTIs: UTIs caused by fungal growth, especially in uncontrolled sugar patients.

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

The first-morning urine is the best sample for the urine culture test. Follow the steps below to collect a urine sample in a sterile container without causing contamination:

• 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 avoid touching 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. You can return to daily activities after the test.
• The sample is sent to the lab for testing, and results are made available within 3 - 4 days.

A urine culture test reveals the presence of an infection, the organism causing it, and antibiotics effective against it. To learn more about test parameters, refer to the information below:

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

Normal urine culture tests mean urinary tract infection is unlikely to be present, and are represented as follows on lab reports:

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.

Urine culture test results should be consistent with clinical symptoms and evaluated only under an expert’s guidance. Refer to the table below for more details:

If the organism is found in a urine sample, antibiotic sensitivity testing is performed to determine which antibiotics are effective against it. The results of the antibiotic sensitivity test are reported as follows:

Disclaimer: The above information is for educational purposes only. Interpretation of the urine culture test should always be done under an expert’s guidance based on your clinical symptoms and medical history. Always consult a healthcare professional to better understand your test results.

In Delhi, a Urine Culture test via PharmEasy is commonly offered at around INR 899, with slight variations based on the diagnostic provider, service locality, and any ongoing discounts. For a more detailed comparison, you can check Urine Culture test prices across major cities in India.

You can book Urine Culture Test (Urine C/S) in Delhi through PharmEasy with convenient home sample collection across several localities, including :

• Dwarka
• Vasant Kunj
• Saket
• Chhattarpur
• Greater Kailash
• Lajpat Nagar
• South Extension
• East of Kailash
• Green Park
• Janakpuri
• Rajouri Garden
• Paschim Vihar
• Punjabi Bagh
• Rohini
• Pitampura
• Preet Vihar
• Mayur Vihar
• Karol Bagh
• Connaught Place
• Civil Lines

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