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

PharmEasy Labs believes in delivering top-notch diagnostic services that are available and accessible to all. To this end, PharmEasy Labs offers enormous discounts on all diagnostic tests. But this does not compromise on the quality. Automated barcoded machines are used that rule out the chances of human error. Only experienced and highly skilled technicians work at PharmEasy Labs. The reports are checked by pathologists, and only then are they delivered to the person through email. On top of that, one also gets the at-home sample collection option. PharmEasy Labs offers urine culture tests in Howrah at affordable rates.

A urine culture test is needed to check if you have a urinary tract infection. Microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi enter the body through the urethra (which carries urine from the bladder and out of the body). This infection first starts in the bladder (the organ that holds urine) and then spreads to the kidneys (the organs that produce urine) or prostates. Both males and females are equally susceptible to UTI, but females are more likely to develop the infection because of their shorter urethra.

One of the causes of UTI is E. coli bacterial infection. E. coli bacteria live in the digestive tract and are found in stool. If faecal matter somehow comes into contact with the vulva or penis, it enters the body through the urethra and causes a UTI infection.

A rare but common cause of a UTI is Group B strep bacteria. Women are more likely to develop this infection during pregnancy due to Group B strep bacteria. Treatment can prevent the mother from passing the infection to her newborn. Babies infected with Group B strep bacteria also recover with treatment.

The cost of a Urine Culture test can vary depending on various factors. Nevertheless, the typical price for a Urine Culture test at PharmEasy in Howrah ranges from INR 649 to INR 1249. Feel free to compare Urine Culture test prices in different major Indian cities below.

A urine culture test is mainly done to detect urinary tract infections.

Apart from that, a urine culture test-

• Can detect bacteria or fungi that are responsible for urinary tract infections.
• Helps to understand whether the microorganism is antibody-resistant.
• Can find out E. coli bacteria
• Can ascertain the presence of Group B strep bacteria

This makes it possible to identify specific ailments and provide the most appropriate treatment accordingly.

This test may also be necessary because of several other factors that cause recurrent urinary tract infections-

• diabetes
• Conditions that block the urinary tract, such as kidney stones
• Difficulty emptying the bladder completely in one go
• Using condoms coated in spermicide
• A catheter used to drain urine
• A weak immune system due to autoimmune disease, organ transplant, cancer treatment, HIV

No fasting is required for the urine culture test.

Do not urinate for at least one hour before sample collection. Drink enough water at least half an hour before the sample collection to ensure there is enough urine to be tested.

It is best to collect the sample from the first urine of the day.

Reasons to book the urine culture test with PharmEasy Labs

• Your test sample will be collected at home.
• You can count on getting major discounts on all tests.
• Stay informed on the various stages of testing through notifications delivered via the app.
• Booking is simple because the app and website interface is user-friendly.
• Test accuracy is guaranteed by the powerful automated machines that analyse the samples.

During the Urine Culture Test

Urine culture requires a sample of your urine. You will be handed a collection container that you will need to pee into. The cup will be collected by PharmEasy's representative and taken to the lab for analysis.