### Human:\nthe doctors did a rapid test to see if i had an uti and it came back positivebut the culture came back negitive. i went to the doctors on friday night and they did a rapid test to see if i had an uti and it came back positive. today i got a call saying the urinalysis came back negative and that i should follow up with my doctor and to continue to take the antibiotics they prescribed to me. what else could i have if the culture came back negative? what does that mean?\n\n### Assistant: i can't answer that question since i don't know your symptoms have the ability to examine you or see those test results. i can tell you that about half of the women (i am also assuming you are a female) who have symptoms of a uti do not have them. many will have urethral irritation (usually from sexual activity) or even a vaginal infection. the culture is much more accurate than the rapid urine test so follow your instructions and see your medical provider again if you are not getting better.