Urine Culture and Sensitivity Report Format
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What is the Urine Culture Test?
The urine culture test detects bacteria or yeast in the urinary tract. It's commonly used to diagnose urinary tract infections (UTIs) and guide appropriate antibiotic therapy.
What is a Urine Culture and Sensitivity Report Format?
This report details the organism(s) isolated from a urine sample and provides their antibiotic susceptibility profile, helping in the accurate treatment of UTIs.
Tests Included in Urine Culture Report
Test | Description |
Urine Culture | Identifies microbial growth in urine, confirming urinary tract infection. |
Antibiotic Sensitivity (AST) | Determines the effectiveness of various antibiotics against the isolated organism. |
Key Parts of a Urine Culture Report
Key Part | Description |
Specimen Type | Typically midstream clean-catch or catheter-collected urine. |
Colony Count | Indicates the number of colony-forming units (CFU) per mL of urine. |
Organism Identified | Specifies the name of the bacteria or yeast isolated. |
Sensitivity Pattern | Lists antibiotics and the organism’s response: Sensitive (S), Intermediate (I), or Resistant (R). |
Final Impression | Summarizes infection status and treatment suggestions. |
Common Pathogens in Urine Culture
Organism | Clinical Association |
Escherichia coli | Most common cause of community-acquired UTIs. |
Klebsiella spp. | Frequently seen in hospital-acquired infections. |
Proteus spp. | Known for causing recurrent UTIs and kidney stones. |
Enterococcus spp. | Often linked with complicated or catheter-associated UTIs. |
Sample Antibiotic Sensitivity Format
Antibiotic | Sensitivity |
Nitrofurantoin | Sensitive (S) |
Ciprofloxacin | Resistant (R) |
Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid | Intermediate (I) |
Parameters to Consider in Urine Culture Report
Parameter | Interpretation |
Significant Growth (>10⁵ CFU/mL) | Confirms urinary tract infection. |
Low Colony Count | May represent contamination or early infection; clinical correlation required. |
Mixed Flora | Suggests poor sample collection; may need repeat testing. |
Sensitivity Profile | Guides effective antibiotic selection based on resistance pattern. |
Guidelines for Urine Culture Report Format
Guideline | Description |
Collection Method | Midstream clean-catch preferred to reduce contamination. |
Timely Transport | Process sample within 2 hours or store under refrigeration. |
Culture Result Reporting | Mention organism, colony count, and full antibiotic panel. |
What Do the Results Mean?
Result Type | Interpretation |
Culture Positive | Indicates UTI requiring targeted antibiotic therapy. |
Culture Negative | No infection detected; symptoms may be non-infectious. |
Resistant Organism | Suggests need for second-line or broader-spectrum antibiotics. |
Urine Culture and Sensitivity Report Interpretation
Test | Interpretation |
Urine Culture | Confirms urinary infection and provides a detailed antibiotic sensitivity profile for effective treatment. |
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