The report of urine culture and susceptibility says no growth after 24 hours of aerobic incubation at 37 deg. C. What does that mean?

Hi. Thanks for asking. I will try to explain it to you. As the name suggest urine for culture and susceptibility is a test done to detect any bacteria in your urinary system and grow (culture) them. And if any bacteria found they will be treated by different antibiotics within the culture media and if a bacteria dies for that antibiotic then it is susceptible (means we can use that antibiotic to kill) if not then the bacteria is resistant to that antibiotic. In your case no growth was seen this might be due to no urine infection or you have already treated by susceptible antibiotic. Hope you understand. If not please feel free to contact me.  

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