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Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic bacteria - Urine Overview
An infection in urinary tract i.e., bladder, urethra, ureter or kidneys can result from various causes. Commonest being bacterial infections. Symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) include frequent urination, pain & burning sensation during urination, inability to evacuate bladder fully, blood in urine and in females pelvic pain. An infection in the kidney may lead to back or side pain and high grade fever. This test cultures urine sample of the patient to identify, quantify the causative bacterium and also to establish as to which antibiotic can be used to treat the infection.
Created by : Dr.Shibani R Medical Writer, Medical Affairs
Aerobic bacteria - Urine Culture & Sensitivity Test Price
Metropolis Healthcare is a leading diagnostics centre and pathology lab in India equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies that provides the Aerobic bacteria - Urine Culture & Sensitivity Test with a clear pricing structure.
The Aerobic bacteria - Urine Culture & Sensitivity Test Price in Mumbai is ₹ 1,150 .
We are committed to deliver accurate and quality results from the best labs in India with complete transparency regarding test cost and turnaround time. No matter where you are, we strive to offer patients high-quality service that is affordable and accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
This test is done to culture bacterium responsible for causing UTI. The symptoms include frequent urination, pain & burning sensation during urination, inability to evacuate bladder fully, blood in urine and in females pelvic pain. An infection in the kidney may lead to back or side pain and high grade fever.
This test establishes presence or absence of significant bacterial growth in urine. If significant growth is found then antibiotic susceptibility testing is also done.
This test requires a urine sample. Patient will be explained how to collect mid-stream urine sample in a sterile container.
No growth or insignificant growth
No growth/ Insignificant growth: This means that bacteria was not isolated in significant numbers in the sample. Significant Growth: This means that bacterium has been isolated in significant numbers thus implying it to be the causative agent of UTI. The sensitivity of the bacterium towards various antibiotics is also reported. The result have to be correlated clinically and other laboratory finding like pus cells in urine. Results may be false negative under the following conditions: 1. Patient is on antibiotics 2. Infection due to a fastidious or anaerobic bacterium (this test is for routine aerobic bacteria which are the causative agents of most UTI) Results may be false positive if contamination occurs while collecting the sample
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