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

A urine culture test, also known as a urine culture and sensitivity test (urine C/S), is a diagnostic procedure used to help detect urinary tract infections. It goes further by identifying the specific disease-causing bacteria or fungi and performing an antibiotic sensitivity test to help select effective antibiotics. The urine culture test helps resolve uncomplicated or complicated UTIs by aiding in the curation of patient-specific antibiotic treatment.

The following individuals should consider a urine culture test for screening and diagnosis of UTIs:

• Anyone with symptoms such as burning during urination, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, and frequent urge to urinate.
• Anyone with signs of kidney infection, such as fever, chills, and lower back pain.
• Anyone with recurrent UTIs
• Pregnant women
• Anyone with kidney stones
• Patients using a urinary catheter
• Immunocompromised patients
• Patients undergoing 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 is present alone, without any UTI symptoms (burning, urgency, pain, or fever) unless you are pregnant or use a catheter.

The urine culture test helps detect a wide range of 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 complicated factors such as urinary tract abnormalities, kidney stones, or a weak immune system.
• Asymptomatic bacteriuria: the presence of bacteria in urine without any symptoms, 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

The sample collection procedure is simple and can be done in the comfort of your own home, by following 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 avoid touching 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 checks for bacterial growth in a lab environment in the collected urine sample and provides a detailed evaluation of it through the following parameters:

• 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.

Urine culture test results help support an accurate diagnosis when evaluated along with clinical symptoms or medical history under an expert’s guidance. Refer to the table below to learn more about test results:

The results of the antibiotic sensitivity test performed after urine culture are reported as follows:

Disclaimer: The above information is for educational purposes only. Interpretation of the urine culture test should always be done under an expert’s guidance based on your clinical symptoms and medical history. Always consult a healthcare professional to better understand your test results.

In Mumbai, a Urine Culture test via PharmEasy is typically priced at around INR 899, with minor differences influenced by the diagnostic lab, pickup area, and any ongoing offers. To explore further, you can compare Urine Culture test prices across major cities in India.

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

• Andheri
• Bandra
• Khar
• Sion
• Matunga
• Juhu
• Goregaon
• Malad
• Kandivali
• Borivali
• Churchgate
• Powai
• Ghatkopar
• Chembur
• Kurla
• Dadar
• Lower Parel
• Worli
• Mulund
• Vikhroli

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