Urine culture in Barranquilla, Colombia

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Laboratorio Clínico Continental

Clinical laboratory Barranquilla

Sede principal
Calle 80 No. 49C - 32
Barranquilla

Laboratory tests, Home sample collection, Cytology, Spermogram, First trimester screening, Pregnancy test

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What is a urine culture?

It is a test that identifies the bacteria causing a urinary tract infection. It comes with an antibiogram showing which antibiotics work against that bacteria, allowing more precise treatment.

When is it ordered?

For burning when urinating, frequent urge to urinate, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, lower abdominal or back pain, recurrent infections or those that do not improve with treatment, and as a routine check during pregnancy even without symptoms.

How do you collect the sample?

Use the first urine of the morning or urine that has been in the bladder for at least 4 hours. Wash the genital area with water, discard the first stream and collect the midstream in a sterile container without touching the inside. Deliver it to the lab within two hours.

How long does it take?

48 to 72 hours. If possible, collect the sample before starting antibiotics; if you are already taking them, say so.

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