5339. Bacterial culture. Urine. Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus). Antimicrobial resistance profile with MIC (if Streptococcus agalactiae is detected)
Turnaround time (days): 3
740 ₴
Important information
* For this test, you must submit a midstream morning urine sample in a vacuum tube containing boric acid.
* Please purchase a special urine collection kit in advance (which includes a container with a needle holder and a vacuum tube containing boric acid).
Description
Bacteriological examination of urine for Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) makes it possible to detect the pathogen, determine its quantity, and perform an antibiotic susceptibility test with MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) – the lowest antibiotic dose that inhibits bacterial growth. The test helps to select effective antibacterial therapy and monitor its effectiveness.
When and who needs the test?
- for pregnant women – for screening and prevention of neonatal infections;
- for women with symptoms of cystitis, pyelonephritis, or urethritis;
- for patients with frequent or recurrent urinary tract infections;
- for individuals with diabetes mellitus or weakened immunity;
- for newborns and infants – in case of suspected streptococcal infection acquired during childbirth.
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...