Sign in →

Test Code LAB1293 Urine Bacterial Culture

Additional Codes:

C UR

Notes:

Collect after proper cleansing of patient.

Unacceptable/Rejected Specimens: B-D Urine culture tubes not filled to line on label (preservatives may be bactericidal at high concentrations); 24 hr pooled specimens; Urine from catheter bag.

Collection:

Specimen: Midstream urine, catheter, cystoscopic, or suprapubic aspirate urines.

Container: B-D Urine culture tube or Sterile leak-proof container.

Volume: Fill B-D Urine culture tube to line on label; 1 mL minimum in Sterile container.

Storage Instructions:

Ambient: 2 hours;

Refrigerated: 24 hours:

B-D urine culture tube: 48hours;

Frozen: Unacceptable

Turnaround Time (TAT):

24 – 48 hours for preliminary positive cultures. Negative reports after 24 – 36 hours.

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 Days a week

Request Form:

Microbiology – Green Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH318 Children’s Hospital

Reference Interval:

No microorganisms isolated