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Urine Culture

Cultures a urine sample to detect and identify the bacteria behind a urinary tract infection, and can guide which antibiotics will work. Results usually in 2–3 business days.

$ 49.00All-in price
1Tests included

A urine culture grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to confirm a urinary tract infection and pinpoint the organism responsible. It's the definitive test when UTI symptoms are present or recurring.

Included Tests

Urine Culture
Cultures a urine sample to detect and identify UTI-causing bacteria.
Urine culture
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What This Panel Measures

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Bacterial growth. Grows any bacteria present in urine and identifies the organism causing a UTI.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You have symptoms of a urinary tract infection
  • You get recurrent UTIs and want to confirm the cause
  • You want to identify the specific bacteria before treatment
  • Your provider recommended a culture to guide antibiotics

Conditions Screened

Urinary tract infection (UTI)Bladder infectionKidney infection

Related Symptoms

Burning with urinationFrequent urge to urinateCloudy or strong-smelling urinePelvic discomfort

When to Get Tested

Test when you have UTI symptoms such as burning, urgency or cloudy urine, or when infections keep coming back and you want to identify the exact organism.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 2–3 business days — cultures take time to grow. A positive result names the bacteria found; a negative result makes a bacterial UTI unlikely. Share positive results with your provider so treatment can be matched to the organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a culture take longer than other tests?
The lab has to grow the bacteria over a couple of days to identify them, so results typically take 2–3 business days.
Do I need to fast?
No fasting is required. Follow the collection instructions for a clean-catch urine sample for the most accurate result.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing is billed to insurance, and results go only to your secure account. It stays 100% confidential.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

Urinalysis, Complete
A broader look at urine for infection, kidney and general health.
+ Add
CBC with Differential
Helps gauge whether an infection is affecting the whole body.
+ Add
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Checks kidney function when infections are frequent.
+ Add
$ 49.00
✓ The price you see is the price you pay. No draw fees. No physician fees. No surprise bills. $ 49.00 is all-in.
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⚡ We send your lab order electronically to the test center in 2–3 minutes. Nothing to print, nothing to bring — just walk in and sign in.
📍 Can you get tested nearby?

Test centers don’t accept payment — you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
⚡ Results 2–3 business days🧪 1 tests

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account — with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested — tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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$ 49.00all-in · no extra fees