Urine Culture Test (Urine C/S) in Gurgaon - Price & Details

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are highly common and a growing challenge affecting 60 - 70% of females in India. Misuse of antibiotics is one of the leading factors contributing to antibiotic resistance. The urine culture and sensitivity test is a one-stop diagnostic test for UTIs. It aids in early detection and the selection of appropriate antibiotics for UTIs. It also helps tackle complicated or recurrent UTIs with a personalised and effective treatment approach.

You should consult a healthcare professional and have a urine culture test as soon as you notice UTI symptoms to prevent serious complications.

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
• On immunosuppressants
• Recurrent UTIs
• Before 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.

The urine culture test helps diagnose of various 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 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: 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

A midstream clean-catch urine sample is required for the test. The steps for the collection of the same are as follows:

• 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 it on 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 results provide all the information required for assessing UTIs and their treatment in a single test. The test parameters include:

• 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 detected.
• Antibiotic sensitivity: checks which antibiotics are effective against the infecting bacteria and which are not.

To learn about what normal test results of a urine culture test look like on a lab report, refer to the table below:

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.

The table below provides a detailed breakdown of how urine culture test results are interpreted:

Urine culture is followed by antibiotic sensitivity testing if the organism is identified. The results of the antibiotic sensitivity test can help reveal the following:

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 at a starting price of INR 899 in Gurgaon. The test price may vary by city. Check the table to compare the test prices across different cities.

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

• DLF Phase 1
• DLF Phase 2
• DLF Phase 3
• DLF Phase 4
• DLF Phase 5
• Udyog Vihar
• Sector 23
• Sector 44
• Sector 67
• Sector 70
• Sushant Lok
• Sector 5
• Palam Vihar
• Nirvana Country
• Sector 14
• Sector 31
• Sector 46
• Sector 49
• Sector 56
• Sector 57

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