Can we take Urine culture while on antibiotics?
No, it is not advisable to take a urine culture while on antibiotics.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
During UTI tests the urine is examined under a microscope for bacteria or white blood cells, which are signs of infection. Your doctor may also suggest a urine culture. This test examines urine to detect and identify bacteria and yeast, which may be causing a UTI.
The results of a urine culture are usually available in 1 to 3 days.
A blood culture test helps your doctor figure out if you have a kind of infection that is in your bloodstream and can affect your entire body.
Most people especially women will suffer from e coli once in their lifetime because it is common to get urinary tract infections through sexual intercourse or risk of bacteria entering the bladder.
A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It is used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes.
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