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

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Microbiology Clinical Details

View Microbiology Clinical Details Guide

Collection Information

Patient Instructions

Delivery and Handling

Keep chilled if any delay in transport/testing.


Processing Information

Registration Code

See Notes

Notes

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