Urine Cultures are Performed for All the Following Reasons, Except

Question

Urine cultures are performed for all the following reasons, except to
A) test for Chlamydia.
B) confirm a cure of a UTI.
C) detect asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women.
D) evaluate for bacteremia.

Accepted Answer

Urine cultures are not typically used to test for Chlamydia. Chlamydia testing is usually done through a separate test, such as a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Urine cultures are used primarily to diagnose and confirm urinary tract infections (UTIs) by identifying and characterizing the specific bacteria causing the infection. They may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment, detect asymptomatic bacteriuria in certain populations (such as pregnant women), and evaluate for possible complications such as kidney infections. Urine cultures are not generally used to detect bacteremia, as blood cultures are more appropriate for this purpose.