Culture & Sensitivity, Aerobic, Urine – Automated Identification & Sensitivity on VITEK

Test Overview
Urine Culture & Sensitivity is performed to detect and identify bacteria causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and determine which antibiotics are likely to be effective.

Method
The isolated microorganism is identified using the VITEK automated identification system, followed by automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). The system provides an organism identification along with its antibiotic susceptibility profile.

Why is this test done?

• Detects bacterial infection in urine
• Identifies the causative microorganism
• Determines antibiotic susceptibility or resistance
• Helps clinicians select appropriate antibiotic therapy
• Supports targeted treatment instead of empirical antibiotic use

Sample Required
Freshly collected midstream clean-catch urine or urine collected by an appropriate clinical method, as advised by the healthcare provider.

Test Results
The report may include:

• Culture result and organism identified
• Bacterial growth status
• Antibiotics tested
• Susceptibility interpretation such as Sensitive, Intermediate, or Resistant

Clinical Significance
This test is particularly useful when a UTI is suspected, when symptoms persist or recur, or when antibiotic resistance needs to be evaluated. Results should be interpreted along with the patient's symptoms and clinical findings.

Note: Proper urine collection is important to minimize contamination and improve the accuracy of culture results.