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Question about urine cultures
My Dr. sent out a sample for a culture. I see the results on my chart. It says "Final Report. No growth at One day"
Is One day the normal limited time for a culture ? How accurate would this be ?
Thanks
Is One day the normal limited time for a culture ? How accurate would this be ?
Thanks
I think they just test sample in office and then run a second test 24 hours later to see if bacteria grows. If it doesn't, they say you don't have a uti. However, if symptoms persist say a week later, you can always do another culture to be sure. Normally though, if you are there for symptoms, you'll get bacteria growth either in the culture in office or the test 24 hours later.
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