Urine Culture & Sensitivity
Identifies the exact bacteria causing a urine infection and which antibiotics will work.
Also known as: urine C/S, urine culture, UTI culture
Full patient price. No booking fee.
- Turnaround
- 48–72 hours
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Urine sample
- Home collection
- Available free in our service areas
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About this test
A culture grows any bacteria present and then tests them against a panel of antibiotics. It takes two to three days, but it is what turns guesswork into a targeted prescription, which matters more every year as resistance rises. Ideally the sample is collected before antibiotics are started.
What it measures
- Bacterial identification and colony count
- Antibiotic sensitivity panel
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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- Fever & infection
- Kidney
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