Urine cultures are ordered by healthcare providers to check for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Bacteria can enter your urethra, the tube that transports urine out of your body, causing a UTI. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) usually begin in the bladder (the organ that holds urine). They can spread to your kidneys or prostate (the organs that produce urine).
A urine culture test will also reveal:
Identifies the bacteria or yeast that is causing the infection so that your doctor can choose the best treatment and see if the bacteria is resistant to antibiotics.