5300. Bacterial culture. Urine. Antimicrobial resistance profile with MIC (if microflora is detected)
Turnaround time (days): 2
590 ₴
Important information
Description
Urine culture with antibiotic susceptibility testing is a laboratory test that detects the presence and type of bacteria causing urinary tract infections, assesses their quantity, and determines the MIC and antibiotic sensitivity.
MIC (Minimal Inhibitor Concentration) is the lowest concentration of an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth. MIC helps select the appropriate antibiotic dose so that the drug concentration in the body effectively suppresses the pathogen, taking into account its sensitivity, distribution rate, and activity in tissues. A low MIC value usually correlates with a high probability of clinical success, allowing prediction of treatment outcomes. In the context of urinary tract infections, this makes it possible to choose the most effective antibiotic, avoid irrational antibiotic use, and reduce the risk of developing resistance.
When and who needs the test?
- With symptoms of urinary tract infection (frequent or painful urination, lower abdominal pain, fever, change in color or odor of urine).
- In cases of recurrent or chronic cystitis, pyelonephritis.
- Before starting or to monitor the effectiveness of antibacterial therapy.
- For pregnant women (as part of screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria).
- For patients after bladder catheterization or urological interventions.
- For children with suspected urinary tract infections.
Biological material
- Urine
Preparing for urinalysis
- Urine is collected before the start of treatment with antibacterial/antimycotic drugs.
- In case of treatment monitoring – 14 days after the end of the course of antibacterial/antimycotic drugs.
- Urine must not be collected from bed linen or a urine bag.
- Catheterization of the bladder for bacteriological...