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

PharmEasy Labs strives to be the best diagnostic service provider in India, offering more than 500 diagnostic tests spread across an area of 2500 pin codes. All the tests are very reasonably priced, without putting any financial burden on any member of the society. The tests are analyzed and fully automated by barcode machines, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the results.

The team of technicians and phlebotomists are experienced, with more than 25 years of experience in the field. This helps them dispense the best service possible to the customers. The sample collection facility makes it extremely easy to get diagnostic tests, as there is no need to travel long distances to a diagnostic centre. For further transparency, you will get regular notifications about the various processes in the testing.

Women are more susceptible to developing UTIs than men because the urethra is shorter and closer to the anus. This short urethra allows the bacteria to come in contact very easily, causing infections. Urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria like:

• Klebsiella
• Acinetobacter
• Enterobacter
• Proteus

Various factors contribute to the variability in the cost of a Urine Culture test. Nevertheless, the standard price for a Urine Culture test at PharmEasy in Pune is typically between INR 649 and INR 1249. To make an informed decision, consider comparing Urine Culture test prices in major Indian cities.

The urine culture test will be prescribed if there are any symptoms of a UTI. The symptoms include:

• Pain while urinating
• Smelly urine
• Belly ache
• Restricted urine secretion
• Fever
• Chills
• Abdominal pain
• Urine that is cloudy in appearance

Once the urine culture test shows a urine infection, the doctor will start the medication. A second culture test will be needed after three to six months to check if the infection is still present. Women in the first trimester must also do this test.

There are no special preparations that have to be done before the urine culture test. However, you should take some precautions like:

• Avoid urination for one hour before the test
• Drink water so you can urinate easily
• Consumption of any antibiotic medicines should be conveyed to the doctor

During the Urine Culture Test

If you use PharmEasy Labs to book a urine culture test, the test will be done from your house itself. The phlebotomist will arrive to collect the sample, and they maintain hygiene and patient safety. They give sterilized containers to collect the sample.

The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

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The main component of a Urine Culture Test is colonies of bacteria/ml. So, if the colonies are higher than the normal range, it could point towards a urinary tract infection. The results are interpreted as concerning if the symptoms of urinary tract infection are present. That is why sometimes, even if the colonies/ml are within the normal range, an individual might still have an infection.

Results of a Urine Culture Test are often interpreted jointly with that of a urinalysis. For instance, nitrite (a marker for bacteria) or leukocyte esterase (a marker of white blood cells) helps corroborate a urinary tract infection.