{"product_id":"urine-culture-sensitivity","title":"Urine Culture and Sensitivity - Urine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eThe Urine Culture and Sensitivity test identifies the exact bacteria causing a urinary tract infection (UTI) and determines which antibiotics will effectively treat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCultures the bacteria present in a clean-catch urine sample, identifies the organism, and performs antibiotic sensitivity testing to guide targeted treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWith rising antibiotic resistance, a culture and sensitivity test ensures you receive the right antibiotic — not just any antibiotic. This prevents treatment failure, reduces side effects, and helps combat antibiotic resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAnyone with symptoms of a UTI (painful urination, frequent urge to urinate, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, lower abdominal pain), recurrent UTIs, or those not responding to initial antibiotic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCollect a midstream clean-catch urine sample in a sterile container. Wash hands and clean the genital area before collecting. Bring the sample to the lab within 1–2 hours, or refrigerate if delayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596733235368,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/urine-culture-sensitivity","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}