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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Urine Microscopy and Culture}} 

[[Category:Tests]]

[[Category:Microbiology]] 

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==Overview==
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|Department
|Microbiology
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|Test Code
|URIN
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|Synonyms
|Mid-stream urine
Clean catch urine
Bag urine
Catheter urine
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|Availability
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
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|Turnaround Time
|Microscopy 15  min - 2 hrs, culture 1 - 3 days
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|Stability - Add test
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==Specimen  Requirements==
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|Specimen 
|Fluid
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|Preferred
|>1mL urine in sterile pottle
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|Acceptable
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|Unacceptable
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|Specimen  Transportation
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|Paediatric Requirements 
|>1mL urine in sterile pottle
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== Aliquot Requirements ==
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|Sample
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|Preferred Volume
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|Minimum Volume
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|Aliquot Transportation
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==Clinical  Information==
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|Reference Intervals
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|Test Method
|Microscopy and  culture.
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|Advanced Notice
|Not Required
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|Patient  Preparation
|Not Required
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==Comments==
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