Everythingto KnowAbout theUrine Cultureand SensitivityTest
A urine culture and sensitivity test is done to diagnose urinary tract infections (UTIs)bydetectingandidentifyingbacteriaorfungipresentintheurine.
This test not only detects the presence of infection-causing bacteria but also determinestheantibioticstowhichthebacteriaorfungiaremostsensitive. This sensitivity information helps healthcare providers prescribe the most effectivetreatment.
Reasons Why This Test is Prescribed?
TheTSHtestisprescribedbyamedicalpractitionerforthediagnosisofthyroidrelatedconditionssuchashypothyroidismandhyperthyroidism.
IftheTSHtestlevelishigh,itisindicativeofanunderactivethyroid.Ontheother hand,lowTSHlevelsmaybeasignofanoveractivethyroid.
Doctors prescribe a urine culture and sensitivity test based on a person’s symptoms.Thesesymptomsinclude:
Frequentorurgentneedtourinate
Paininthebackorlowerbelly
Feverandchills
Urinethatlooksbrightpinkorred
Passingsmallbutfrequentamountsofurine
Strong-smellingurine
Test Procedure
The test involves collecting a clean-catch midstream urine sample in a sterile container,usuallyearlyinthemorningafterurinehasbeeninthebladderfor a fewhours.Thesampleisculturedinalabtoallowanymicroorganismstogrow, whichtypicallytakes24to72hours.Aftergrowth,thelabidentifiestheorganism andtestsantibioticsensitivity.
Test Results
Ifbacteriagrowintheurine,thetestresultscomeas positive,whichmeansthe personhastheinfection.Anormalornegativeurineculturetestresultmeansthe samplehasnosignsofbacteriaoryeast.
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