Severe stabbing recurrent pain along trigeminal nerve, usually unilateral. most often begins near 1 side of the mouth and rises toward the ear, eye, nostril on same side.
A urine culture may be ordered when symptoms indicate the possibility of a urinary tract infection, such as pain and burning when urinating and frequent urge to urinate.
The culture involves placing a measured portion of urine on special nutrient media that encourages the growth of microorganisms. incubating it for 18 to 24 hours, checking it for growth, and identifying any microorganisms that grow.