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Urine culture & sensitivity — book at home

Also known as urine MCS, UTI test. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.

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What it is

Grows bacteria from urine and tests which antibiotics actually kill them.

Why doctors order it

Recurring or stubborn UTI symptoms need targeted treatment, not repeated guesswork antibiotics that breed resistance.

Sample & preparation

Sample
Urine (midstream, sterile container)
Preparation
Ideally before starting antibiotics.
Turnaround
2–4 days

How home collection works

  1. Book in the app

    Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.

  2. Sample collected at home

    A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.

  3. Results, explained

    Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.

Frequently asked questions

What sample does the Urine culture & sensitivity need?
Urine (midstream, sterile container). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
Do I need to prepare for the Urine culture & sensitivity?
Ideally before starting antibiotics.
How long do Urine culture & sensitivity results take?
2–4 days. Results arrive in the iHealix app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.

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