Urine dipstick

Diagnostic Use

This test is no longer routinely performed in Microbiology, and is not suitable as a screening test for urinary tract infections.

This test will only be performed on special request via Clinical Microbiologist.

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

DIPS

Synonyms

Dipstick, urine
Glucose, urine dipstick
Ketones, urine dipstick
pH, urine dipstick
Protein, urine dipstick

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Test Code

2615

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Deliver ASAP to lab at room temperature. Fridge if delay expected.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

5.0

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Microbiology Urine Dipstick Parameters, Canterbury Health Laboratories.

Test Method

Cobas U411 Analyser

Non-Funded Test Cost

$14.06 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2615

Contact Information

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