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Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Chennai

Also known as Urine culture test
You need to provide
Urine
This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
  1. The urine sample must preferably be the first morning midstream urine (part of urine that comes after the first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile screw-capped container provided by our sample collection professional. Ensure that the urethral area (from where the urine is passed) is clean & container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.
  2. If you are on any antibiotic(s), please provide clinical history, prescription, and/or specify the name of the antibiotic(s) as it may affect your test results.

Understanding Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Chennai


What is Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) in Chennai?

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 Chennai 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.

Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity) test price for other cities


Price inGurgaonRs. 630
Price inAllahabadRs. 630
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Price inChandigarhRs. 499
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