Urine Culture Test - 1 sample

General Information:

Urine is one of the most commonly tested materials. It can be taken alone by the patient at home or in the laboratory. Some patients are more difficult and require specialist help: permanent catheter, urinary urine bladder after surgery in the area.
The most common cases requiring urinary tract testing: cystitis, prostatitis, cystoliths, pyelonephritis, unclear temperature, preoperative preparation.
In Laborexpress 2000 (at Medical Centre Helios), an apparatus is available that enables urine bacteria to be read as early as the third hour on the same day of sampling as well as a microbial number (a significant amount of bacteria at infection). for a more accurate timely diagnosis.
When the pathogen is isolated, we recommend an antibiotic appropriate to the appropriate agent to perform an effective treatment. The antibiotic contains antibiotics that have been tested for susceptibility to the micro-organism isolated in the particular patient. Therefore, the antibiogram is an individual and specifically assigned study!
If you or your treating physician wants an antibiogram, please report this when submitting the material.

Because of anatomical proximity, some STD's give similar complaints and therefore it is advisable to study other secretions: vaginal secretion, endocervical, prostate, ejaculate/sperm In cases of suspected sexually transmitted infections, it is advisable to give the first urine dose after at least two-hour abstinence!

Sample Required:

The urine must be given in a sterile, one-use container with a lid. It is not necessary to fill the container up. A small amount (3-5ml) is required for microbiological testing.
It is recommended to give first (morning) urine, and if it is impossible, at least 4 hours have elapsed since the last urination.
It is imperative to make a genital dress before urinating. Washing with warm water and soap / intimate gel (no disinfectants), without wiping with towels and other means without drying. Out the first portion of urine, the average urine portion is separated directly into the container, the last portion of the urine passes out.
Proper urine collection is critical to the outcome of the study, otherwise, you will get a message from us that the urine is contaminated and you will have to repeat it.
In small children, taking urine is a tricky process, but it also requires a toilet with water and soap (not wiping it with wipes). FABRICS are sold urine containers for young children. They are glued to the genital area and The urine is then poured into the container. It is easier for many parents to peel off and gently sink into the container. The pointer must also observe hygiene to not pollute the sample. Never squeeze urine from a diaper or lower underwear!
When urine catheter is taken, it is desirable to thoroughly wash with sterile saline and allow some urine to pass/discharge before sampling.
The urine collection container is transported to the laboratory at the latest 2 hours after its release.
If this is not possible, store at t ° 2-8 ° C for up to 24 hours.

In the case of urine testing, Laborexpress 2000 always gives a quantitative assessment of the colonies, which in certain conditions is important to know from the patient. It is therefore good to report on recent urinary tract diseases, transplants, young children, etc. their interpretation of the results is done by the treating physician.
Urine delivery is recommended within 2-3 consecutive days.

Key words:

Urine, cystitis, prostatitis