Culture and Sensitivity (Pus)

The pus culture and sensitivity test is a valuable diagnostic tool that helps healthcare providers identify the specific bacteria causing an infection and determine which antibiotics are most effective in treating it. This information is crucial for guiding treatment decisions and ensuring prompt recovery.

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What do the results of a PUS culture test indicate? A positive PUS culture test indicates the presence of an infection, while negative test results suggest no infection in the pus sample.

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The normal range for pus cells from the urine is 0-5. The presence of 8-10 pus cells suggests bacterial infection, which is mostly diagnosed as urinary tract infection(UTI). The physicians recommend a further step is to send the urine for a culture to decide upon the effective antibiotics that can be prescribed.