Urine Culture & Sensitivity
Urine culture grows bacteria from a urine sample to confirm UTI and identify the organism. Sensitivity testing determines which antibiotics will work. Gold standard for UTI diagnosis and treatment selection.
Test Information
Reports In
2-3 days
Parameters
1
Requisites
Urine Sample
Sample Type
Urine
Measures
Bacterial growth and antibiotic susceptibility
Identifies
Urinary tract infection, causative organism, effective antibiotics
What is the Urine Culture Test?
Urine Culture identifies the specific bacteria causing a urinary tract infection (UTI) and tests which antibiotics will effectively kill them. While a urine routine examination can detect signs of infection, the culture pinpoints the exact organism and the best antibiotic to treat it — preventing antibiotic resistance from inappropriate treatment.
Why Should You Take This Test?
Confirms UTI and guides targeted antibiotic therapy. Reduces inappropriate antibiotic use and resistance.
Who Should Get Tested?
UTI Symptoms
Burning urination, frequency, urgency.
Recurring UTIs
To identify resistant bacteria and targeted treatment.
Pregnant Women with UTI
UTIs in pregnancy need specific antibiotic guidance.
Failed Antibiotic Treatment
When empirical antibiotics haven't worked.
Warning Signs — When Should You Get This Test?
Common Conditions Detected
Frequently Booked Together
Tests commonly ordered alongside Urine Culture for a complete picture
Urine Complete Analysis
Routine urine exam alongside culture
RFT
If kidney infection is suspected
Blood Culture
If infection has spread to blood (urosepsis)
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