Question 1

Is the lab technician coming for a urine culture test sample collection vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our lab technicians are fully vaccinated. Further, they also ensure safety by wearing a mask, gloves and frequently sanitising themselves during the sample collection.

Question 2

Does MFine provide the interpretation for the results along with the reports?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MFine provides the interpretation for the result and the reports. You can also avail a free medical consultation with a doctor to understand your reports accurately. The doctor will also advise and prescribe medicines, if required, based on the results.

Question 3

How can I download my urine culture test report?

Accepted Answer

Login to the MFine app
Go to your profile
Click on Attachment and Reports
Click on Lab Report 
Download the report

Question 4

Are there any discount offers running on urine culture tests?

Accepted Answer

Usually, you can avail of up to a 50% discount on urine culture tests through the MFine app. However, the discount and test price may vary based on lab partner and location.

Question 5

What is the test process?

Accepted Answer

The urine sample is collected and a small amount is placed on an agar medium and incubated at body temperature for 24 to 48 hours.
– If there is any microorganism the agar medium will allow it to grow.
– The microbiologist then studies the growth of the microbes that form different types of colonies on the agar. The total number and types of colonies, size, shape and colour of colonies is used to determine the type of bacteria grown.
-If there is no harmful bacterial growth, the culture is known as “negative.” If there is any bacterial growth that can cause UTI to be found then, it’s known as “positive”.

Question 6

What happens if my UTI goes undetected and untreated?

Accepted Answer

If the infection is untreated, it can migrate to the upper urinary tract from the lower part and start affecting your kidney. Bacteria can even sometimes reach your bloodstream affecting other organs and leading to a severe condition known as septicemia. Septicemia and sepsis is very serious and fatal condition that might even lead to death. Clinical manifestations include chills, fever, increased White Blood Cell count, and tiredness. If a health professional detects septicemia, they usually run a blood culture and a few other investigations and prescribe antibiotics appropriately.

Question 7

Are there any other special preparations that are required to guarantee the sample's quality?

Accepted Answer

In general, no special preparation is required; For example, you may be instructed not to pee for at least one hour before the test and you will be advised to drink a glass of water 15-20 minutes before sample collection. This will assist you in producing enough urine for the test. You may be told to collect the first urine you urinate in the morning. You should always collect urine midstream not at the beginning and not at the end of urination. Antibiotics used before the test may have an impact on your test findings. Inform your healthcare provider if you have recently taken antibiotics. The quality of the sample depends upon the care taken by you and hygiene maintained while collecting the urine.

Question 8

Can urine culture detect a kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

You will be advised tests like urine routine, urine culture and other tests to detect your kidney function.

Question 9

Can an STD infection also be detected by using a urine culture test?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some sexually transmitted illnesses(STI) can be detected using a urine sample. However, it is not the test of choice to diagnose STD infections. It can be used to detect STIs in children.
Specific methods are required to detect STD infections from urine samples. The doctor might advise the appropriate additional tests based on your history and symptoms.

Question 10

What do I need to know about recurrent UTI?

Accepted Answer

Although UTIs can occur in any gender, recurrent UTIs is more common in girls and women. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), 1 in every 5 young adult women suffers from recurrent UTIs. It is therefore important to know the following things:

Abnormalities of the urinary tract can increase the risk of recurrent urine infections in young children.
Pregnancy, Diabetes, Kidney stones, sexual intercourse, tumors etc can lead to recurrent urine infections in adults.
Patients who require prolonged urinary catheters are at risk for recurrent UTIs.
Recurrent UTIs are more common in places like hospitals or nursing homes.
Urine culture and sensitivity tests are needed with each episode of infection in case of recurrent UTIs.
If you suffer from repeated UTIs, cautious antibiotic selection and completing the whole course of antibiotic therapy is necessary.

Before Test	During the Test
No need to fast overnight. Inform your doctor about any medications you are on. Do not pass urine at least for an hour before giving a sample Drink a glass of water 15 to 20 minutes before giving a urine sample. This helps you to give a good volume of the urine sample.	Wash your hands just before sample collection Clean the area from where you pass urine with a clean cloth provided Maintain hygiene throughout the sample collection Collect Midstream urine sample Do not let your skin touch the sterile container. Wash hands at the end.

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