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How long does it take to get a urine test results back when testing for uti?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not long: if it is just to check for sign of infection- it takes few minuts. If it to get the type of bacteria (culture results) up to 5 days

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Answered 4/4/2016

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How do they test for kidney infections, would it come up in a urine sample? Got tested for a uti.. Seem to be having pain in kidney area in back

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31y old male - noticed recently sometimes urine smells off but no other symptoms otherwise. Should I go get urine culture tested for UTI? I assume its dehydration and toilet isn't clean. Single sexual partner no STD, my recent STD test was also clear?

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White 44 yo female, 142 lbs / 57. Having frequent urination and right flank back pain. Pain under right front rib. BMP results flagged with a ! Creatinine 0.68 mg and eGFR 110 ml. Urine test on Jan 31 - no UTI. No fevers. Do I have kidney disease?

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3-yr old has had strong smelling urine ~1 mnth, since having a UTI. No other Sx. Urine testing has since come back negative. What could this be?

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Testing urine for UTI no infection was found but trace of blood what could this mean?Further testing is to be done but will take a few days!

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