Tests:Midstream Urine: Difference between revisions
Tests:Midstream Urine
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Revision as of 13:49, 20 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | URIN |
| Synonyms | MSU micro and culture |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | Microscopy 15 min - 2 hrs
Culture 1 - 3 days |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Fluid |
| Preferred | > 1.0 mL midstream urine in sterile pottle |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to lab.
Refrigerate after 4 hrs. |
| Pediatric Requirements | > 1.0 mL midstream urine in sterile pottle |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Fluid |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Microscopy and culture |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
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