# Urine Culture, Routine

> This test checks for bacteria or yeast growing in your urine to see if harmful germs are present. It helps explain symptoms like burning during urination or frequent urges to go to the bathroom by identifying the specific cause of an infection. This information helps doctors confirm a urinary tract infection and choose the right antibiotic for treatment. However, this test does not detect sexually transmitted infections or explain urinary issues caused by kidney stones.

- Labcorp code: 008847
- Category: [Infections](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=008847&ref=assistant
- Already in these panels: [Pregnancy Panel](https://app.picardo.health/labs/panels/pregnancy.md)

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.