Urine microflora culture without antibiotic sensitivity determination
Detects bacterial urinary tract infection and identifies causative microorganism species.
Deviation mechanism: Bacteria penetrate urinary tract through urethra or via bloodstream → multiply → mucous membrane inflammation → infection symptoms.
Recommended for: women with cystitis symptoms; men with suspected urethritis or prostatitis; pregnant women with urine test changes; children with suspected UTI; patients with chronic kidney diseases.
Midstream morning urine
Avoid antibiotics 3-5 days before (by physician agreement)
Thyorough hygiene of external genitalia before collection
Collect midstream morning urine in sterile container
Deliver to laboratory within 1-2 hours
Medications: Antibiotics may affect results. Inform physician.
Pain and burning during urination; frequent urination urges; turbid or malodorous urine; elevated temperature without obvious cause; suspected cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis; chronic urinary tract infection monitoring.
No bacterial growth — infection unlikely.
Bacterial growth — possible UTI; physician consultation required.
Results assessed by physician considering symptoms and other studies.
Recommended physicians: General Practitioner/Urologist (cystitis/urethritis); Nephrologist (kidney diseases); Gynecologist (gynecological symptoms); Pediatrician (children).
