Aerobic C&S Urine Culture and Sensitivity - DD Conventional
Also Known As
Urine Culture and Sensitivity, Urine C&S, Urine Bacterial Culture, Urine Antibiotic Sensitivity Test, Urine Microbial Culture, Urine C/S DD Method
Test Parameters Included
Bacterial Colony Count (CFU/mL) - quantitative culture resultPathologist Microbiology Remark - antibiotic sensitivity profile mapped against CLSI brea... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Conventional Culture and Susceptibility Testing (Disk Diffusion - DD) This test employs traditional or Conventional Culture methods for bacterial grow... Read more
Sample Required
Urine (Mid-Stream Clean Catch or Catheterized)<br/> * The preferred sample type is a mid-stream clean-catch urine specimen to minimize contamination f... Read more
Preparation
Proper collection and timely transport of the urine sample are paramount for accurate results to avoid contamination and bacterial overgrowth.Patient ... Read more
Schedule Report
72 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a mid-stream clean-catch urine sample preferred?It minimizes contamination from skin and perineal flora, ensuring the cultured bacteria truly r... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A130
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