What does mixed growth mean in a urine sample

[Naomi23]

Feeling so worried 10 weeks pregnant

[Purpledoggy]

Usually it means sample contamination. If there is evidence of inflammation or symptoms of UTI you will usually be asked for a repeat sample to re-do it. Best to discuss with your healthcare provider whether you need another xx

[DSEW]

Generally it could mean a UTI. Which is normal and manageable when caught early

[Trying1982]

It usually means that some bacteria from outside the urinary tract contaminated the sample. Usually a single bacterium is isolated in culture with a UTI (most commonly E. coli). If you have any symptoms and are pregnant you would need to be treated. If asymptomatic, you can request that you redo the urinalysis and be careful to try to get a clean sample.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Naomi. It means that you have a urine infection that has a few "dugs" growing in it. You will have been given, or will be given an antibiotic that will cover all the different ones, and won't affect your little one. Diane