Urine Culture, Routine
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Urine Culture
At a Glance
Also known as:
Urine Culture and Sensitivity; Urine C and SFormal name:
Culture, UrineRelated tests:
Urinalysis; Blood Culture; Susceptibility Testing; Bacterial Wound Culture; Gram Stain; Urine ProteinWhy Get Tested?
To diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI)
When to Get Tested?
When you experience symptoms of a UTI, such as frequent and painful urination
Sample Required?
A mid-stream clean catch urine sample; sometimes a urine sample obtained via catheter
Test Preparation Needed?
Generally none, but you may be instructed not to urinate for at least one hour before the test and/or to drink a glass of water 15-20 minutes before sample collection.