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Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture checks a urine sample for signs of infection or other issues, and if needed it adds a urine culture to look for the germ that may be causing it. You may also hear it called a UA with reflex, urine test with culture, or urinalysis reflex culture. The visit is usually quick, about 10 to 20 minutes at the site. You can book at participating labs on LabFinder and see times that fit your day.
This test, also known as a UA with reflex or urine test with culture, starts with a standard urinalysis to look at color, cells, protein, sugar, and other markers. If the first check suggests an infection, the lab runs a urine culture to see what bacteria grow and which antibiotics may work.
Common reasons include burning or pain when you pee, frequent trips to the bathroom, cloudy or strong smelling urine, or lower belly or back pain. It can also help check repeat urinary tract infections, kidney concerns, kidney stones, or changes seen on a routine check. Ask your doctor if this test is right for you.
Check in, show your ID, and review the order. The staff gives you a clean catch kit and quick steps to collect a midstream sample in a private restroom. You label the cup and hand it to the staff. Most visits take 10 to 20 minutes. If the urinalysis suggests infection, the lab runs the culture on the same sample, so you usually do not need to return.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, a rash or infection where blood will be drawn, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. For this urine test, very high doses of vitamin C can affect dipstick results, so follow any instructions from your doctor or the lab.
Drink water so you can give a sample, but avoid overdoing it. Follow clean catch steps to keep the sample from getting mixed with skin germs. If you have your period, ask if you should wait or use a tampon to avoid mixing blood with the sample. Try to avoid a hard workout or high dose vitamin C right before testing, since both can change some results. Tell the staff about recent antibiotics, since they can affect a culture. Always follow any instructions from your doctor or the center and bring prior results if you have them.
This test can help check urinary tract infections, kidney infections, kidney stones, dehydration, diabetes related sugar in urine, and kidney disease that can cause protein in urine. Results need to be read in context. Your doctor will review your numbers along with your history and symptoms before sharing next steps.
Urinalysis only checks the urine for cells and chemicals but does not grow bacteria, so it cannot show which antibiotic may work. Urine culture grows bacteria from a urine sample even without the initial urinalysis and is used when infection is strongly suspected. Urine dipstick screen is a fast strip test at the point of care that gives quick clues but is less detailed than a full lab urinalysis with possible reflex culture.
You can compare locations, see real time slots, and book online at participating labs. Find options nearby, in your area, or by city or ZIP. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so please check your benefits before you go. LabFinder makes it easy to schedule and keep track of your results with confidence.
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LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture online. To make an appointment for a Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture near you.
Yes, you can get a Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
