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

As we have already discussed, this test is used to diagnose a UTI or catch the bacteria. In case you test positive for urine culture, subsequent tests will be conducted to determine antibiotics which might lead to the growth of the microbe causing the infection. The doctor recommends this test based on the reports, as he can provide you with the best medications to treat your infection. PharmEasy Labs will bring you the best analysis, and based on that, you can start working on the solution for the issue.

You might catch a UTI when bacteria enter your urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. This issue begins in your bladder but may soon take over your kidneys and prostate. Generally, urine culture tests are done to screen women for asymptomatic bacteriuria. It can be referred to as a condition in which significant amounts of bacteria are in the urine, however, they do not cause symptoms. You have to let your doctor know if you suspect an STD. Based on that, the doctor may recommend several other tests at the same time.

Generally, you will go for this test only when your doctor advises you to do it. It will generally be advised when you're getting frequent or hard-to-treat UTIs. In case you have symptoms of UTIs, you shouldn't waste too much of your time before going for the test. Women are more prone to UTIs, so they should be more careful about doing the test before it gets too late. The following risk factors will make it necessary to do the test:

• Kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Problems draining your bladder fully
• Regular intercourse, especially if there are new partners involved
• Weakened immune system due to autoimmune diseases like cancer treatments

No fasting is required to prepare for this test. But you should drink enough water before the test so that you can easily urinate.

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.