Urine Microscopy and Culture

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Tests:Urine Microscopy and Culture
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Overview

Department Microbiology
Test Code URIN
Synonyms Bag urine

Catheter urine.

Test Availabilty 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 >1mL urine in sterile pottle
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements  >1mL urine in sterile pottle

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals
Test Method Microscopy and culture.
Advanced Notice Not Required
Patient Preparation Not Required

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