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

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections caused by bacteria or fungi that affect the urinary system and cause symptoms such as a burning sensation or painful urination. If your UTIs keep coming back despite treatment, your doctor may order a urine culture test. A urine culture test helps resolve UTIs by identifying the organism causing them and providing information on antibiotics that may be effective against it.

The urine culture test requires a clean-catch midstream urine sample, as contamination can cause false results. To reduce the risk of contamination, PharmEasy delivers a sterile kit to your home, and a trained professional clearly explains the sample collection procedure beforehand so that you can collect a urine sample while following clear instructions from the comfort of your home.

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 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 - UTIs 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.

In Indore, a Urine Culture test via PharmEasy is generally available at around INR 899, with slight variations depending on the diagnostic lab, service area, and ongoing offers. For better clarity, you can compare Urine Culture test prices across major cities in India.

You can book Urine Culture Test in Indore through PharmEasy with convenient home sample collection across several localities, including :

• Vijay Nagar
• Palasia
• Saket Nagar
• Bengali Square
• Manorama Ganj
• Sudama Nagar
• Annapurna Road
• Rajendra Nagar
• Rau
• Chandan Nagar
• Rajwada
• Usha Nagar
• Nipania
• Anoop Nagar
• Khajrana
• Tilak Nagar
• Kanadia Road
• Manik Bagh
• South Tukoganj
• Aerodrome Road

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