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CULTURE, URINE CATH
MessageMICROBIOLOGY
Test Code
CULT-CATH
Alias/See Also
Cath Urine culture, URINE CULTURE-CATH Cystoscopy -Straight catheter -Suprapubic
aspirate -Kidney aspirate -Ileal conduit
aspirate -Kidney aspirate -Ileal conduit
Includes
URINE CULTURE, INCLUDING COLONY COUNT, AND MICROBIOLOGY
Preferred Specimen
URINE CULTURE-CATH Cystoscopy -Straight catheter -Suprapubic aspirate -Kidney aspirate -Ileal conduit
Minimum Volume
1 ML IN STERILE CONTAINER
Instructions
***Preferred sample** Grey top urine C&S collection device containing boric acid preservative 48 hours room temperature (15-30°C) or 48 hours minimum fill line.(4 mL tube) Sterile container with no additive 2 hoursroom temperature (15-30°C) or 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C).
Transport Container
GREY TOP URINE TUBE CONTAINING BORIC ACID. OR MINIMUM URINE VOLUME IN STERILE CONTAINER
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (2-8 C.)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport, Leaking specimens, swabs, specimens from catheter bags
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
TAT
1-2 days
1-2 days
Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514
