when should you get a urine culture done
why do i need a urine culture? Do you suspect you have a urinary tract infection or are you having difficulty or pain on urination and a frequent urge to urinate? A urine culture is usually ordered when a person has symptoms typical of a UTI such as pain or burning when urinating and frequent urges to urinate. Sometimes antibiotic therapy may be prescribed without requiring a urine culture for young women who display symptoms.