Urine Culture Test and Its Cost

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What is Urine Culture Test?

A urine culture test is performed to check for bacteria or germs in your urine.  It detects the presence of pathogens or other harmful microbes in your urine. Pathogens and harmful microbes enter the urinary system through the urethra, increase there and give rise to UTI (Urinary tract infection).

Why urine culture test is performed?

The doctor recommends a urine culture test, if you have signs/ symptoms or if the doctor suspects UTI

• Pain while urinating
• Fever
• An urge to urinate frequently
• Abdomen Pain
• Increased frequency of urine
• Blood in urine
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Weakened immune system
• Kidney diseases

In females, it is also used to detect and diagnose a urinary tract infection (UTI)

How to prepare for a urine culture test?

You need to follow the special steps before giving a sample for a urine culture test

• Drink water minimum of 8 onus of water at least 15-20mins before the test to ensure there is enough urine to test.
• Avoid peeing at least an hour before the best.
• Collect a urine sample first thing on the morning of the test.

Required documents for urine culture test

• Doctor prescription
• A valid government ID

After care

>>No particular type of care is required.

Cost of urine culture test in Delhi

The Urine culture test price in Delhi ranges between INR 300 to INR 1200.