{"product_id":"urinalysis-culture-138","title":"Urinalysis Culture","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Urinalysis Culture is a specialized test used to pinpoint the exact cause of a urinary tract infection (UTI). While a standard urinalysis looks for general signs of infection, the culture takes it a step further by growing the organisms found in your sample in a lab setting. This allows scientists to identify the specific bacteria or fungi present and determines which medications will be most effective in clearing the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat This Test Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicrobial Identification:\u003c\/b\u003e Detects and names the specific bacteria (such as E. coli) or yeast causing the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColony Count:\u003c\/b\u003e Measures the amount of growth to determine the severity of the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensitivity Testing:\u003c\/b\u003e Often includes a report on which antibiotics are most likely to kill the specific germs found in your sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Order This Test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePersistent Symptoms:\u003c\/b\u003e If you have ongoing burning, frequency, or urgency when urinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecurrent UTIs:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential for those who suffer from frequent infections to ensure they aren't being treated with the wrong medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTargeted Treatment:\u003c\/b\u003e Helps your doctor prescribe the \"right\" antibiotic, preventing antibiotic resistance and ensuring a faster recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAtypical Symptoms:\u003c\/b\u003e Used to investigate unexplained pelvic pain or cloudy\/bloody urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePost-Treatment Check:\u003c\/b\u003e To confirm that an infection has been completely cleared after a course of antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFast and Private Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/b\u003e You will provide a \"clean catch\" urine sample at the lab. This involves cleansing the area and collecting the mid-stream portion of your urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTurnaround Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the lab must wait for the organisms to grow, results typically take 48 to 72 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConfidential:\u003c\/b\u003e Your results are delivered securely to your private portal and are not shared with insurance providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Healthstyles Southwest Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878988071082,"sku":"138","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/7644\/3562\/files\/urineculture.jpg?v=1768269105","url":"https:\/\/healthstylelabs.com\/products\/urinalysis-culture-138","provider":"Healthstyle Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}