Urine Microscopy and Culture

Overview
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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