Urine microscopy and culture (other)

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

URIN

Synonyms

Bladder puncture urine, microscopy and culture
Catheter urine, microscopy and culture
Illeal loop urine, microscopy and culture
Nephrostomy urine, microscopy and culture
Stoma urine, microscopy and culture
Ureteric urine, microscopy and culture

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

5274

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Pottle

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Pre-testing Requirements

As per nursing protocols

Additional Specimen Information

Deliver ASAP to lab at room temperature. Fridge after 4 hrs

Aliquot Instructions

Interpretation

Note: This test is for urines such as catheters, ilieal conduits, nephrostomy tubes etc.

Test Method

Microscopy and culture

Non-Funded Test Cost

$35.52 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

5274

Contact Information

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