Urethral Swab Culture | Lahalak Medical Platform
A specialized test to identify microbes causing urethritis and STIs, ensuring effective treatment selection and preventing the spread of infection to adjacent areas.
Scientific name: Urethral Swab Culture and Sensitivity
A microbiological examination involves collecting a sample from inside the urethra (urinary tract) using a special thin, sterile swab. Culture aims to isolate and identify the bacteria causing urethritis, which may include sexually transmitted pathogens (such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis) or other bacteria (such as E. coli, Enter...
Service type
Bacterial Culture (Swab)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for culture diagnosis and bacterial sensitivity testing of a urethral swab
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required.
- The patient is asked not to urinate for 1-2 hours before the sample is taken, to preserve any secretions or bacteria inside the urethra and increase the accuracy of the result.
- The swab should be taken before starting any antibiotic treatment, because the first dose may reduce the bacteria sufficiently to give a false negative result.
- The sample was collected by a trained health professional using a sterile technique.
- Inform the doctor about all medications and recent sexual history.
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