Urine cultures

What does "Urine cultures" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Urine cultures" refers to a test that is done to find and identify germs such as bacteria that may be in the urine and could be causing an infection. In simple terms, it's like a detective investigation where the lab is trying to find out if there are any harmful bugs in the urine. If they find any, they also figure out what kind of medicine can kill those bugs.

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