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

PharmEasy Labs will add growth-promoting substances to the urine sample. When the sample is examined, it is seen whether the bacteria or yeast (a fungus) are present. If they start multiplying, it is a clear indication of an infection in your urinary system. As we have already said, UTI can occur in your body when bacteria enter your urethra. This tube will carry urine out of your body. UTI will occur in your bladder first. Then it will spread to your kidneys or your prostate. It will also give details regarding the bacteria or yeast causing the infection. Once it's identified, your healthcare provider will come up with the most effective treatment and determine if the bacteria is resistant to any antibiotics.

UTIs generally impact all genders. However, they tend to impact women often. A urine culture test is also used to diagnose E. Coli. Also referred to as Escherichia coli, it is a bacteria that lives in the digestive tract and is found in poop. Apart from this, the urine culture test can also detect Group B strep bacteria. When you suffer from an infection, you will feel a burning sensation when you go to pee. There might be times when you feel the burning, but nothing comes out when you take a piss. The range for the urine culture test is as follows:

• Less than 10000 colonies/ml - Negative
• 10,000-1,00,000 colonies/ml - Normal
• More than 1,00,000 colonies /ml - Positive

The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

You will be advised to take a urine culture test by your doctor if you're suffering from any of the following symptoms:

• Pain or burning while peeing
• Smelly urine
• Bellyache
• Limited urine secretion
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Constant chills

Once the diagnosis has been made, the doctor will look to initiate the treatment. You will be required to take the test once again after three or six months.

No fasting is required to do this test. But there are a few things required on your part to prepare for the test. You should take ample water before the test so you can easily urinate. Also, you shouldn't urinate for at least one hour before the Urine Culture Test.

During the Urine Culture Test

After you have booked the urine culture test, a phlebotomist will arrive at your house to collect the urine sample. They will hand a sterilised plastic container to you, to collect the urine sample in. Once you have collected the urine in the sample, hand it over to the phlebotomist. They will send the sample to the laboratory for testing.