Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) near me in Visakhapatnam
Understanding Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Visakhapatnam
What is Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Visakhapatnam?
Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test checks for the presence of harmful pathogens such as bacteria or fungi in the urinary tract. Additionally, the sensitivity test helps identify whether or not the antibiotics are effective against those particular bacteria. This test is available at an affordable price in Visakhapatnam with Tata 1mg labs. Your doctor may also suggest this test if you are experiencing symptoms suggestive of urinary tract infection (UTI), such as pain during urination, frequent urination, bloody urine, cramps in the lower stomach, lower back pain, fever, and chills, for approximately 3-4 days.
Make sure you’ve drunk enough water to be able to submit a urine sample for Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity). Collect a midstream urine sample in a sterile container provided by the sample collecting professional. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed, as doing so can interfere with the test results.
What does Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) measure?
A Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test helps identify the bacteria or yeast causing UTI; the most common bacteria responsible for UTI is E.coli. Once the pathogen (harmful microorganism) is specified, the antibiotic susceptibility test is done to formulate a treatment plan for the infection.
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References
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