CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (URETHRAL SWAB)

The Culture and Sensitivity (Urethral Swab) test identifies bacteria, fungi or other pathogens from a urethral swab by growing organisms in culture and performing antibiotic susceptibility testing to determine the most effective treatments. Available as a home-collection service across Dubai and the UAE, this test delivers precise pathogen identification and targeted antibiotic guidance to help clinicians choose appropriate therapy and reduce unnecessary or ineffective antibiotic use. It is recommended for adults with urethral discharge, dysuria, recurrent or treatment‑resistant urinary/genital infections, and results should be reviewed with a healthcare professional before starting or changing antibiotics.

• Gram stain (morphology & leukocyte presence)
• Bacterial culture — organism identification (e.g., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, E. coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus)
• Colony count (CFU/mL)
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing (antibiogram: S/I/R)
• Special resistance markers (ESBL and MRSA screening)
• Yeast/fungal culture and speciation (Candida)

• Detects common urethral pathogens including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma and other uropathogens
• Culture plus antibiotic susceptibility (antibiogram) to identify effective, targeted antibiotics
• Home urethral swab collection across Dubai and UAE by trained healthcare professionals with discreet, same‑day booking
• Fast laboratory turnaround with clinician‑ready digital report to support treatment decisions in the UAE
• Suitable for symptomatic evaluation, test‑of‑cure after treatment and partner screening with strict chain‑of‑custody and quality‑controlled labs

• Home urethral swab collection by trained, discreet technicians across Dubai and the UAE
• Culture detects common bacterial and mycoplasma urethral pathogens, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Ureaplasma
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing identifies effective antibiotics to guide targeted, clinician-directed treatment
• Typical laboratory turnaround 48–72 hours with secure digital delivery of results
• Processed in accredited UAE diagnostic laboratories and formatted reports ready for physician review

• Home urethral swab collected by a trained nurse across Dubai and the UAE using discreet, aseptic technique
• Laboratory culture plus antibiotic susceptibility testing to identify bacterial urethral pathogens (e.g., Neisseria gonorrhoeae) and guide targeted therapy
• Electronic results and sensitivity report typically available within 48–72 hours to support timely clinical decisions
• Preparation: avoid urinating for at least 1 hour before collection; recommended for symptomatic adults or sexual-contact evaluation with confidential follow-up