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I had a urine culture this morning and results came back the same day. how? i thought these are for bacteria to grow and take a few days?

Q: i had a urine culture this morning and results came back the same day. how? i thought these are for bacteria to grow and take a few days?

: In some labs, culture is being replaced with DNA testing, which can give nearly immediate results. The results are equally reliable. Check with the lab about what test(s) they use.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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In some labs, culture is being replaced with DNA testing, which can give nearly immediate results. The results are equally reliable. Check with the lab about what test(s) they use.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/23/2023

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A member asked:

I had a urine culture this morning and results came back the same day. how? i thought these are for bacteria to grow and take a few days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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