Quick Reference
- Full form
- Urine For Culture & Sensitivity
- Sample type
- Urine
- Fasting
- Not required
- Marker measured
- 1
- Report turnaround
- After 3 days
- Available at
- All locations
About Urine For Culture & Sensitivity
This test cultures your urine sample to identify the exact bacteria causing a urinary tract infection and which antibiotics will treat it most effectively, ordered when symptoms or a routine urine test suggest infection.
No fasting is required, and given culture growth time, results are available after 3 days.
How to Prepare
- No fasting required.
- A clean-catch midstream sample gives the most accurate result, our team can guide you.
آسان اردو میں
یورین کلچر ٹیسٹ پیشاب کے نمونے میں جراثیم اگا کر پتا لگاتا ہے کہ پیشاب کی نالی کا انفیکشن (یو ٹی آئی) کس جراثیم سے ہے اور کون سی اینٹی بائیوٹک اس پر اثر کرے گی۔ پیشاب میں جلن، بار بار پیشاب آنا یا بخار کے ساتھ کمر درد ہو تو ڈاکٹر یہ ٹیسٹ لکھتے ہیں۔ اینٹی بائیوٹک شروع کرنے سے پہلے نمونہ دینا بہتر ہے۔ رپورٹ تقریباً تین دن میں ملتی ہے۔
Aam Sawalat (Roman Urdu)
Peshab ka culture test kyun karwaya jata hai?
Yeh test batata hai ke peshab ke infection (UTI) ka jarasim kaun sa hai aur kaun si antibiotic us par asar karegi.
Urine culture ke liye sample kaise dein?
Subah ka taaza peshab behtar hai. Pehle thora peshab nikal dein, phir beech wala hissa (midstream) saaf container mein lein.
Urine culture ki report kitne din mein milti hai?
Jarasim ugne mein waqt lagta hai, is liye report aam tor par 3 din mein milti hai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does urine culture and sensitivity check?
It identifies the exact bacteria causing a urinary tract infection and which antibiotics will treat it effectively.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required.
When is this test ordered?
When symptoms or a routine urine test suggest an infection that needs targeted antibiotic treatment.
Why does this test take a few days?
Bacterial culture requires time for growth before sensitivity to antibiotics can be accurately tested.
How soon will my report be ready?
After 3 days.
Is home sample collection available?
Yes, in all City Care Lab service areas.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.