Tests:Urine Microscopy and Culture: Difference between revisions
Tests:Urine Microscopy and Culture
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|Bag urine | |Mid-stream urine | ||
Clean catch urine | |||
Catheter urine | Bag urine | ||
Catheter urine | |||
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Revision as of 15:02, 7 July 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | URIN |
| Synonyms | Mid-stream urine
Clean catch urine Bag urine Catheter urine |
| 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 | >1mL urine in sterile pottle |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | >1mL urine in sterile pottle |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| 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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