Urine C/S is a microbiology culture. The sample is incubated to grow any organisms present and, where growth is found, tested against antibiotics to guide targeted treatment.
Also known as: Urine Culture and Sensitivity, Urine C/S
Sample
Urine
Fasting
Not required
Report in
120 hours
Collection
At our lab
Urine Culture and Sensitivity is a lab test that grows any bacteria present in your urine sample to confirm a urinary tract infection (UTI) and identify exactly which antibiotics will work against it.
Ordered to confirm a suspected urinary tract infection (burning urination, frequency, urgency) and to guide the choice of the most effective antibiotic.
It can help your doctor assess
Urinary tract infection, and identifies antibiotic resistance patterns for targeted treatment.
This test may be considered for:
Whether this test is right for you depends on your symptoms, medical history and the reason for testing - your doctor can advise.
Whether bacteria grow from a urine sample (confirming infection), which specific organism is present, and which antibiotics it is sensitive or resistant to.
Organism Growth & Sensitivity
Culture Result
If bacteria grow, the lab tests a panel of antibiotics against the specific organism to show your doctor exactly which treatment will be effective ("sensitive") versus ineffective ("resistant").
How to read your result
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
| Marker | Result | What it may be associated with |
|---|---|---|
| Culture | Positive (significant growth) | Confirms a urinary tract infection; the sensitivity report guides which antibiotic your doctor should prescribe. |
If a result is outside the range
If the Urine C/S is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
Limitations of this test
Results take 24-72 hours since bacteria need time to grow in culture - for immediate symptom relief, doctors sometimes start treatment based on urine routine findings while awaiting culture results.
An abnormal result does not by itself mean you have a particular disease. Your doctor interprets results together with your symptoms, history and other tests.
| Parameter | Reference range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Urine Culture | No significant growth | — |
Typical adult ranges for guidance. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory method, age and sex - always read your result against the range printed on your own report.
Book
Choose the test and a time slot online, or call us and we'll book it for you.
Prepare
Follow the preparation steps above for this test.
Sample at our lab
Visit our Malad West lab (open 24×7), where the sample is collected.
Laboratory processing
Your sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Your report is shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 120 hours.
For sample collection, a trained laboratory professional collects or receives the required specimen according to the test procedure. The exact collection method depends on whether the investigation uses urine.
Contamination during sample collection (not using a clean-catch midstream technique) can cause misleading results, so proper collection technique matters.
Laboratory results are interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and other investigations. If your results are significantly abnormal, or you have symptoms that worry you, discuss them with a qualified doctor promptly.
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The Urine C/S test cost in Mumbai at HWP Diagnostic is ₹1,149 - 23% less than the MRP of ₹1,499. The test is done at our Malad West lab, open 24×7. The same price applies across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon.
| Test | Urine C/S |
|---|---|
| Price at HWP Diagnostic | ₹1,149 |
| MRP | ₹1,499 (you save ₹350 - 23% off) |
| Home collection charge | Not applicable - done at our lab |
| Report time | 120 hours |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Available in | Malad, Kandivali, Borivali & Goregaon (same price) |
Get your Urine C/S test done at our lab in Malad West, Mumbai - open 24×7, no appointment queue. Book a slot online or call us.
It is also known as Urine Culture and Sensitivity, Urine C/S.
Home collection at the same price (₹1,149) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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A clean-catch midstream sample is essential for an accurate result - our team provides collection instructions to avoid contamination that could give a misleading result.
Bacterial culture typically takes 24-72 hours, since the lab needs time to grow and identify any organisms present, followed by antibiotic sensitivity testing.
It shows your doctor exactly which antibiotics will effectively treat your specific infection, avoiding trial-and-error with medicines that might not work against that particular organism.
Urine C/S is a microbiology culture. The sample is incubated to grow any organisms present and, where growth is found, tested against antibiotics to guide targeted treatment.
The Urine C/S may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Urine C/S is a microbiology culture. The sample is incubated to grow any organisms present and, where growth is found, tested against antibiotics to guide targeted treatment. At HWP Diagnostic the sample is collected at our Malad (W), Mumbai lab centre, and the report is usually shared within about 5 working days. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Urine C/S.
Where possible, give the sample before starting antibiotics. It is collected into the sterile container provided.
No, fasting is not required for the Urine C/S. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
The Urine C/S is done on a urine sample.
For sample collection, a trained laboratory professional collects or receives the required specimen according to the test procedure.
Reports for the Urine C/S are usually ready in about 5 days of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.
The Urine C/S costs Rs 710 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 950).
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
If the Urine C/S is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
The Urine C/S can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.
Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.
The Urine C/S needs a visit to our lab at Malad West, Mumbai, which is open 24x7. Please book a slot or call us to plan your visit.
