Midstream Urine

Overview
Department	Microbiology
Test Code	URIN
Synonyms	MSU micro and culture
Test 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 Type	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 type	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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