CULTURE AEROBIC; URETHRAL SWAB INCLUDES ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY IF INDICATED

What this test checks

Grows bacteria from urethral swab plus antibiotic sensitivity.

Why do people get this test?

Used in suspected sexually transmitted urethral infection.

When you should consider this test

• Urethral discharge
• Burning urination in men
• STI screening

How to prepare

Urethral swab by trained staff.