Urine Culture, Routine
A urine culture identifies bacterial growth in the urine. Mixed urogenital flora typically indicates contamination from the genital area rather than a true urinary tract infection.
Category: Urinalysis
Also known as: urine culture, routine
Reference range: 0–0 (Source: ABIM)
High values may indicate
Growth of >100,000 CFU/mL of a single organism may indicate urinary tract infection. Mixed flora at lower counts often represents specimen contamination.
Low values may indicate
No growth or normal flora indicates no urinary tract infection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Urine Culture, Routine level?
- A typical reference range for Urine Culture, Routine is 0–0 (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- Where do Urine Culture, Routine reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Urine Culture, Routine over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Urine Culture, Routine over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
Related biomarkers
Source: BloodId admin-reviewed
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