Culture Urine including microscopy


Test Name
Culture Urine including microscopy
Test Code
MSU1
Specimen Type

Mid-stream urine; In-Out Catheter; Indwelling Catheter; Supra pubic Aspirate

Minimum Volume
1mL
Comments

LAB NOTES 

If requested in conjunction with biochemistry tests; thoroughly mix the urine and aseptically remove, with a sterile pipette, 2 x 0.5mL aliquots (one aliquot for testing at RCH Biochemistry; other aliquot for storage). Forward the primary sample to Bacteriology as soon as possible.

Assay Performed
Bacteriology
RCH
9345 5739
Assay Frequency

As requested. Expected turnaround 1-2 days

Amino Levulinic Acid, Urine