--- title: Urine Culture, Routine Test type: test id: urine-culture url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/urine-culture-routine" price_usd: 24.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 30.99 cpt: 87086 category: Kidney & Urinary sample: Urine sample fasting_required: false results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=urine-culture-routine&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Urine Culture, Routine Test > Urine Culture, Routine measures Bacterial Culture & Colony Count and Antibiotic Sensitivity (if positive) from a urine sample. At TestWell it costs $24.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $24.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($30.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 87086 | | Sample | Urine sample | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 2 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Urine Culture, Routine test tell you? Identifies bacteria causing urinary tract infections and determines which antibiotics will be effective. A routine urine culture grows and identifies bacteria present in the urine to diagnose urinary tract infections (UTIs). Unlike a standard urinalysis which only suggests infection, a culture confirms the specific bacteria involved and includes antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine which antibiotics will be most effective for treatment. This test is recommended for patients with UTI symptoms (burning urination, frequency, urgency, cloudy or foul-smelling urine), recurrent UTIs, or when a urinalysis shows signs of infection. It is also commonly ordered pre-operatively for urological procedures. **Clinical use:** Kidney and urinary testing evaluates how well your kidneys filter waste, balance electrolytes, and detect early signs of kidney damage from diabetes, hypertension, or medications. ## Who should order it? Anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney disease, or taking long-term NSAIDs or other kidney-impacting medications. ## Biomarkers measured - Bacterial Culture & Colony Count - Antibiotic Sensitivity (if positive) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $24.99 | $30.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $24.99 | $30.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Urine Culture, Routine test cost? A Urine Culture, Routine test costs $24.99 at TestWell — $30.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $100.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $24.99 | $30.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 395 · Labcorp test no. 008847. ## How do you prepare? Collect a midstream clean-catch urine sample. Avoid antibiotics for 48 hours before collection if possible — consult your provider before stopping any medications. ## Related conditions - Chronic kidney disease screening (N18.9) - Hypertension-related kidney monitoring (I12.9) ## Common questions about the Urine Culture, Routine test ### How long do Urine Culture, Routine results take? Most Urine Culture, Routine results are available in 2–4 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Urine Culture, Routine? Urine sample. Follow the sample-collection instructions included with your order kit. ### How much does the Urine Culture, Routine cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Urine Culture, Routine is $24.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $45. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $100 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Urine Culture, Routine? No fasting required for the Urine Culture, Routine. Collect a midstream clean-catch urine sample. Avoid antibiotics for 48 hours before collection if possible — consult your provider before stopping any medications. ### Where can I get the Urine Culture, Routine done? The Urine Culture, Routine is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=urine-culture-routine&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2–4 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Microalbumin (Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/microalbumin-urine) — $24.99 - [Urinalysis, Complete, with Reflex to Culture](https://www.test-well.com/tests/urinalysis-with-reflex-to-culture) — $19.99 - [All Kidney & Urinary tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/kidney-urinary) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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