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Why don't doctors do a lab test before they give antibiotics?
They give antibiotics immediately to ease infection first and then suggest you to take a lab test.
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What is chemical urinalysis testing?
This testing of urine is done with chemicals to check for urine infection and other conditions.
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When do doctors take a urine sample?
You can collect a urine sample at any time of day unless your doctor has specifically asked you to take it at a particular time. The types of urine samples you might be asked for include a random specimen, first-morning specimen, or timed collection.
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Why most of the people suffer from urinary infection?
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.
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What would a urine culture show?
A urine culture test can identify bacteria or yeast causing a urinary tract infection (UTI). If bacteria multiply, an antibiotic sensitivity test can identify the antibiotic most likely to kill those particular bacteria.
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Why would a doctor order blood cultures?
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.
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Which test can detect a urine infection?
The tests which can detect urine infection are urinalysis and urine culture. These tests can detect urine infection.
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How does a UTI urine culture test work?
UTI urine culture test works by providing ample growth support to various bacteria and yeast in lab conditions. Hence, if the sample contains bacteria and yeast they will grow and one can detect the type of bacteria or yeast growing.
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What can be detected and can be tested by urine test?
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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What is a UTI test?
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.
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How long does it take to wait for the UTI test results?
The results of a urine culture are usually available in 1 to 3 days.
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Can we take Urine culture while on antibiotics?
No, it is not advisable to take a urine culture while on antibiotics.
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Can I have a urine test 1 day after an antibiotic?
No, you are recommended to inform your doctor.
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