CULT, (U) ROUTINE 0000395

This culture checks for growth of bacteria in urine during a urinary tract infection (UTI) after a clean catch is collected or from indwelling catheters. In cases of UTI where more than one organism is present, the predominant organism is usually significant and others are probably urethral or collection contaminants. When multiple organisms are isolated from patients with indwelling catheters, UTI is doubtful and colonization likely.