Urinalysis and urine culture in pregnancy

First prenatal labs usually include urinalysis and often culture¹². Treating silent urinary infection early lowers pregnancy complication risk¹.

What each test checks

• Urinalysis: quick screen.

• Culture: identifies bacteria and guides antibiotics².

Clean catch tips

1. Wash genital area.

2. Start voiding, then collect mid-stream.

3. Deliver sample promptly.

If culture is positive

Your clinician chooses pregnancy-safe antibiotics and follow-up¹².

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