Urinary Tract Infection or UTI is very common problem in females. This happens mostly due to use of dirty or unhygenic washrooms. However, it can happen due to other reasons as well. Once it is confirmed that you have Urine Infection then the next step is to plan for the treatment. Inorder to start the medicine it is important for the doctor to understand the type of microorganism that is causing the infection and which all antibiotics would be effective to treat it.
A Urine Culture Test detects bacteria that might cause urinary tract infections (UTIs). The urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. UTI-causing bacteria can enter the urinary tract through the urethra and multiply in the urinary tract environment, leading to an infection. UTIs are more common in females than in males. The female urethra is closer to the anus, allowing bacteria from the intestines to come in closer contact with the urethra. The test includes collecting urine samples and growing them in a culture medium. Common symptoms of UTIs are pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, pain while urinating, and an urge to urinate frequently.
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A urine culture gives microorganisms several days to grow in a suitable growth medium. The sample is then examined under a microscope to detect the presence and extent of growth. The test is positive if the culture shows signs of bacteria or other microorganisms. In the case of less or no growth, the test is negative. Apart from the type of bacteria the test results also gives list of antibiotics that are effective in treating the kind of infection.
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Common symptoms of a urinary tract infection are pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, pain while urinating, and the urge to urinate frequently. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, your doctor might recommend a Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test. A urine culture can determine the presence and cause of a UTI and if the symptoms are related.
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What does the Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test Measure ?
A Urine Culture and Sensitivity test gives whether there is any growth of bacteria in the sample of urine recieved for testing. Secondly it identifies the type or class of bacteria that is causing the infection and lastly it gives the list of antibiotics which are effective in treatment for this type of bacteria.
Why should I do the Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test ?
Common symptoms of a urinary tract infection are pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, pain while urinating, and the urge to urinate frequently. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, your doctor might recommend a Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test. A urine culture and sensitivity can determine the presence and cause of a UTI and if the symptoms are related.
How is the Urine Culture and Sensitivity Test Done ?
The lab personnel from Maurya Labs will collect your urine sample. This sample is then grown in a growth medium suitable for bacteria and other microorganisms for 48 - 72 hours. The pathologist then examines the growth under a microscope. If the medium shows signs of UTI-causing bacteria then the type of bacteria along with the sensitivity of antibiotics is determined.
Would a kidney infection show up in a Urine Culture?
The presence of bacterial or yeast growth seen in the urine culture can indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection. However, to detect a kidney infection, your doctor will recommend a blood test with a urine culture. A blood test can indicate the presence of bacteria and other organisms in your blood.
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