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

People who use a catheter, have kidney stones, or have poorly controlled blood sugar have an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are bacterial infections that require personalised antibiotic treatment based on the bacteria involved. The urine culture and sensitivity test not only helps identify the infection-causing organism but also helps select appropriate and effective antibiotics against it. This personalised treatment helps treat UTIs caused by different reasons effectively. The test requires a urine sample. PharmEasy Labs delivers a sterile kit to your home so that you can collect the sample from the comfort of your home and hand it over to the lab technician soon after collection.

A urine culture test is the gold standard for diagnosing UTIs. It helps assess symptoms and risk factors associated with UTIs and guide effective treatment.

The presence of the following signs or symptoms warrants a urine culture test:

• Burning pain during urination
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Blood in the urine
• Abdominal cramps
• Lower back pain
• Fever or chills

You should consider getting a urine culture test done if you belong to one of the following groups:

• Individuals with recurrent UTIs
• Pregnant women
• Patients with kidney stones
• Patients using a urinary catheter
• Immunocompromised patients
• Patients undergoing certain 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 diagnose various 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 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 - urinary infections caused by fungal growth, especially in patients with uncontrolled blood sugar.

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?

A midstream clean-catch urine sample is required for the test. The steps for collection are as follows:

• 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 2 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 results provide all the information required for assessing UTIs and their treatment in a single test. The test parameters include:

• 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.

The normal test results suggest the absence of bacteria or fungi that can cause infection in the urine. Refer to the table below to know what normal urine culture test results look like:

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.

The table below provides a detailed overview of what the urine culture test results might mean:

Antibiotic sensitivity test results help determine which antibiotics are effective and which organisms are resistant, guiding treatment of UTIs. Refer to the table below for more details:

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.

The urine culture and sensitivity test costs around INR 949 in Patna. The cost may vary depending on your location. Check the table for more information on test prices across different cities.

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

• Boring Road
• Rukanpura
• Kankarbagh
• Rajendra Nagar
• Patliputra Colony
• Ashiana Nagar
• Danapur
• Khagaul
• Phulwari Sharif
• Fraser Road
• Bankipore
• Gandhi Maidan
• Kadamkuan
• Sadaquat Ashram
• New Jaganpura
• Rajiv Nagar
• Mahendru
• Shastri Nagar
• Anisabad
• Kumhrar

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