Urine samples are cultured in the laboratory to isolate bacteria or fungi responsible for infection.

Once organisms are identified, antibiotic sensitivity testing is performed to determine effective treatment options.

Clinical uses include:

Diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Identifying causative organisms (e.g., E. coli, Klebsiella, Proteus, Enterococcus).

Guiding antibiotic therapy to avoid resistance.

Monitoring recurrent or complicated UTIs.

Provides definitive microbiological evidence for infection management.

Analyte: Microorganisms present in urine.

Normal Result: No growth (sterile urine).

Abnormal Findings:

Positive culture: Indicates presence of pathogenic organisms.

Sensitivity profile: Identifies antibiotics effective against the isolated organism.

Clinical Use:

Provides a direct microbiological diagnosis of urinary tract infections.

Helps guide precise antimicrobial therapy.

Supports urology, nephrology, infectious disease, and general medicine evaluations.