Urine Microscopy, Culture & Sensitivity

Test Information

Test Name

Urine Microscopy, Culture & Sensitivity

Synonyms

MSU; MCS; Casts; Mid Stream Urine; Clean Catch; IDC; In dwelling Catheter; Catheter urine; CSU; Urine unstated

Department

Microbiology

Price

$45.00

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Preferred Specimen

Urine (Tan Top)

Testing Location

PLBOP

Turn Around Time

2 days

Clinical Update

View Clinical Update

Microbiology Clinical Details

View Microbiology Clinical Details Guide

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Patient Instructions

View Patient Instructions

Delivery and Handling

Keep chilled if any delay in transport/testing.

Processing Information

Registration Code

See Notes

Notes

June 2024 Clinical update re Optimal Use of the Laboratory for the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection

Registration codes:

Mid Stream Urine (MSU) - register MSU
Catheter specimen urine (CSU) - register CSU
URine specimen unstated - register UR

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

72 hours