A urine culture typically takes about 1 to 3 days to produce results. Most labs need 24 to 48 hours to allow bacteria or fungi to grow on the culture medium, and it might take up to three days for the lab to complete testing and report results

. In some cases, results can be available within 24 hours if there is significant bacterial growth, but negative or more complex cultures may require longer incubation, sometimes up to 3 to 5 days

. After growth is detected, additional testing for antibiotic sensitivity may add extra time before final results are reported