Urine Culture & Sensitivity
Also called: Urine Culture, Urine C/S
Identifies the exact bacteria causing a UTI and which antibiotics will kill it.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Report
- 48-72 hours
- Sample
- Urine
- Fasting
- Not needed
What this test is
Urine culture takes a sample, grows whatever bacteria are present, and then tests each strain against common antibiotics to see which ones work. Essential for recurrent UTIs, UTIs that haven't responded to first-line antibiotics, and UTIs in pregnancy or diabetes. Results take 48–72 hours because bacteria need time to grow.
When you need this test
- Recurrent UTI (3 or more episodes in a year)
- UTI not responding to first-choice antibiotic
- UTI in pregnancy
- UTI in diabetics or immunocompromised patients
- Catheter-associated infections
How to prepare
- Collect a midstream sample at the centre using our sterile container.
- Do NOT start antibiotics before the sample is collected, even if your doctor has prescribed.
- Clean genital area thoroughly with water beforehand.
- If you must collect at home, deliver within 30 minutes and keep refrigerated.
Why DiagnoHouse for this test
NABL-accredited lab
Quality-audited blood, urine, and stool analysis.
Same-day reports
Most pathology reports ready within 4 hours of collection.
Calibrated equipment
Analysers calibrated daily; quality controls run with every batch.
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FAQs
Why does the report take 3 days?
Bacteria need 24–48 hours to grow into visible colonies, then another 24 hours to test against antibiotics.Can I take antibiotics while waiting?
Only after the sample is collected. Starting antibiotics before will sterilise the sample and give a falsely negative result.What does 'no growth' mean?
Either there is no infection, or the infection is from a bacteria that doesn't grow on standard media. Discuss with your doctor.
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