Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) near me in Gurgaon

Also known as Urine culture test

You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

The urine sample must preferably be the first morning midstream urine (part of urine that comes after the first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile screw-capped container provided by our sample collection professional. Ensure that the urethral area (from where the urine is passed) is clean & container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.
If you are on any antibiotic(s), please provide clinical history, prescription, and/or specify the name of the antibiotic(s) as it may affect your test results.

Understanding Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Gurgaon

What is Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Gurgaon?

Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test checks for the presence of harmful pathogens such as bacteria or fungi in the urinary tract. Additionally, the sensitivity test helps identify whether or not the antibiotics are effective against those particular bacteria. This test is available at an affordable price in Gurgaon with Tata 1mg labs. Your doctor may also suggest this test if you are experiencing symptoms suggestive of urinary tract infection (UTI), such as pain during urination, frequent urination, bloody urine, cramps in the lower stomach, lower back pain, fever, and chills, for approximately 3-4 days.

Make sure you’ve drunk enough water to be able to submit a urine sample for Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity). Collect a midstream urine sample in a sterile container provided by the sample collecting professional. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed, as doing so can interfere with the test results.

What does Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) measure?

A Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test helps identify the bacteria or yeast causing UTI; the most common bacteria responsible for UTI is E.coli. Once the pathogen (harmful microorganism) is specified, the antibiotic susceptibility test is done to formulate a treatment plan for the infection.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Gurgaon

Frequently Asked Questions about Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Gurgaon

Q. What are the common UTI-causing microorganisms?

Common microorganisms that may cause a UTI are Escherichia coli (E.coli), Klebsiella spp., Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Acinetobacter spp., Streptococcus agalactiae, and Candida spp.

Q. What additional tests can be performed by the doctor in case of abnormal urine culture results?

Additional tests that may be performed are urinalysis, a blood test to detect advanced infections, imaging tests to detect blockages in the UTI, and kidney function tests.

Q. What is the difference between sensitive and resistant in urine culture?

Sensitive means the microorganism in the urine can't grow in the presence of a particular antibiotic, or the antibiotic is effective against the microorganism. Resistant means the microorganism can grow even if the antibiotic is present. This is a sign of an ineffective antibiotic.

Q. What is the difference between a Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test and urine routine and microscopy test?

A Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test can identify the microorganisms responsible for UTI, whereas a urine routine and microscopy test is the examination of urine’s appearance, concentration, and content.

Q. Can a Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test detect sexually transmitted diseases?

No, this test cannot detect sexually transmitted diseases.

Q. What can affect the results of a urine culture and sensitivity test?

Urine culture and sensitivity tests can be affected if the patient recently took antibiotics before the sample collection. It may also be affected if the urine sample is not collected properly.

Q. What are the common symptoms of UTI?

Common symptoms of UTI include frequent urination, burning sensation while urinating, clouded or strong smelly urine, fever, and chills, back pain, blood in urine, etc.

Q. How is urine culture test performed?

The test is performed on the urine sample. It is essential to prevent contamination of the sample with microorganisms naturally present on the skin. To ensure this, women should spread the labia (outer lips of the vagina) while men should retract or pull back the foreskin (fold of skin covering the glans or head of the penis) when collecting the sample. Start urinating normally and let some urine flow before collecting 20 to 30 ml of urine in the sterilized container provided by the phlebotomist. After collecting the sample, finish urinating into the toilet or urinal.