Urine culture test is used to detect the presence of bacteria in the urine.... This test is useful for identifying and detecting pathogenic particles that lead to urinary tract infection (UTI).. Bacteria that lead to urinary tract infection usually enter the urinary tract through the urethra.

Urine culture can identify microorganisms, including bacteria.... These bacteria are the cause of urinary tract infection.... Urinary tract infection is more common in women.... The reason is that the urethra of women is shorter compared to men, and at the same time it is closer to the anus.... Therefore, the intestinal bacteria penetrates towards the urethra and the urethra upwards and through the urethra more easily.... the ureters and kidneys. so it leads to the appearance of infection.

What are the symptoms of urinary tract infection?

The most common symptoms of urinary tract infection are:

• Pain and discomfort in the abdomen and back
• Pain during urination
• Fever
• Abnormal feeling for consecutive and urgent urination
• Difficulty in exiting the flow of urine from the body

If you have a urinary tract infection, the urine takes on a dark appearance, or if there is blood in the urine, its color tends to be pink or orange.... Despite the fact that you are in an emergency to urinate, only a little urine comes out of your body and you have difficulty urinating.... In cases where the infection is more severe, things like shaking, vomiting, body cold also occur...

How is the urine culture test performed?

Different methods for urine collection are used in urine culture testing... The most common method of urine collection is the method in which a clean urine sample is extracted from the midstream.... In this method, the urine removed from the body is collected inside the container.

1) Preparation of clean urine sample

• Before starting this process, the health-care provider will ask you to wash your hands and then your genital area (urine) with an antiseptic solution.
• You will urinate into a sterile container provided by your doctor.
• Then the container is delivered to the medical service provider.... In the next step, the container is sent to the laboratory for necessary analysis.

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2) Urine collection bag

Urine collection bag is another method that is used to prepare a urine sample.... This method is mostly used for babies and children.... To perform this method, a plastic bag is attached to the penis of boys and the genital area of ​​girls using adhesive materials.

When the child starts to urinate, the urine is collected inside the bag... so the conditions are ready to send the bag to the laboratory for the necessary tests.

3) Catheter

In some cases, the healthcare provider will try to collect a urine sample using a catheter.. To do this, a thin rubber tube is inserted through the urethra into the bladder.. Once the catheter is in place, the sample is ready to be collected.. the drainage line before reaching the drainage bag.

When the urine enters the tube, which is closed on both sides, sampling is done with a syringe... sampling urine directly from the bag connected to the catheter is not recommended... the reason is that the urine has been outside the body for a long time... so there is a possibility of bacteria growing in it...

4) Sampling by injecting from above the genital area

In rare cases, the doctor may request a needle biopsy of the bladder.... This method, known as the "upper genital injection" method, is used only when previous attempts to collect a clean sample have failed.

Why are urine culture tests important during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant, there is a possibility that the gynecologist will ask you to do a urine culture several times before the baby is born. These tests are an example of precautionary tests.

If you have a UTI during pregnancy, it is very important to identify it and then treat it. UTIs during pregnancy are common and often go undiagnosed. Untreated urinary tract infections can lead to premature labor or delivery with adverse outcomes..

What are the risks of urine culture testing?

Preparing a urine sample is not painful....unless you have pain during urination due to a urinary tract infection....there is no significant risk in preparing to collect a urine sample and completing the process.

If your doctor asks to collect a urine sample with a catheter, you may feel pressure and mild pain as the thin tube is inserted into your urethra.

These tubes are coated with lubricants to minimize pain....so the sampling process is as simple as possible....In very rare cases, the catheter will puncture the bladder or urethra....your doctor will show you ways to reduce pain during the test.

How to prepare for urine culture test?

Before starting the test, tell your doctor about any medications or vitamins, side effects, or over-the-counter supplements you are taking...these substances may interfere with the urine test results.

Other than washing your hands and urinary area before collecting a clean urine sample, you will not need to take any other steps to prepare yourself and perform a urine culture test.

If you know about this, you should give a urine sample during your doctor's visit....Keep your urine until you are ready to collect the sample..If you have any questions or concerns about the test, its risks, and the results, you can talk to your doctor.

Which results are considered desirable?

In a urine culture test, the urine sample is given for several days....this way, any potential bacteria can grow in the sample....then the sample is examined under a microscope.

If the urine contains signs of bacteria or other organisms, positive results are recorded for the test. If bacteria or other pathogenic organisms are present in the sample, negative results are obtained.

Furthermore, the laboratory official can identify the type of agent that leads to the infection.... This is done directly by observing the cultured sample or through additional tests.

Urine culture results are usually ready within two to three days....If the test results are positive, the doctor will prescribe an antibiotic drug....This drug is used to kill pathogenic bacteria.

In some cases, there will be more than one type of bacteria in the urine, or the amount of bacteria will be very low.. In such cases, the preparation of the results may be delayed.. A request for a repeat test may also be filed..

Most urinary tract infections are caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli.. This bacteria is mainly found in the stool.. Staphylococcus and Proteus are two other types of bacteria that can cause Urinary tract infection.

On the other hand, urinary tract infection caused by candida (the name of bacteria) is also not out of mind.. Candida is a yeast that grows very quickly and strongly inside the urinary tract.... In certain cases, urinary tract infection is caused by sexually transmitted infections (STI).

What methods are available to treat urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infection is mostly treated based on the use of a series of antibiotic drugs. The type of antibiotic prescribed will be different according to the type of pathogenic bacteria, medical history, reversibility or irreversibility of the infection.

If you have frequent urinary tract infections, you should have appropriate tests to determine your possible vulnerability to this disease.

You may start treating a UTI at home....drink plenty of water and urinate frequently....any opportunity to flush out some bacteria will help the body heal faster....vitamin C supplements help boost the immune system..look.

Summary

If you suspect that you have a urinary tract infection, the cause of this condition is probably the presence of a series of unpleasant symptoms.. The correct treatment of the infection will have the power to eliminate most of the symptoms within 48 years.. The infection... in this case, the whole body is damaged...

Pain in the lower back or under the ribs on the side, feeling of trembling and weakness of the body are all symptoms that you cannot easily ignore. If you notice such severe symptoms, it is better to contact your doctor.

To get information about the urine specific gravity test, it is better to see a urologist.. It is easy to get a doctor's appointment online through GCORP LLC's website... Access to the office's contact number and address is also possible through GCORP LLC.