CULTURE, URINE CATH UROLOGY ONLY

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
UA CULT UROLOGY ONLY CATH


Alias/See Also
CATH UA CULTURE


Preferred Specimen
URINE


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
COLLECT A CLEAN URINE SAMPLE FROM A CATHETER AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (2-8 C.)


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Leaking specimens, swabs, specimens from catheter bags


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT 1-2 DAYS


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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