Clinical Microbiology

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Urine Microscopy and Culture

Investigation of suspected Urinary Tract Infection. Samples are screened by microscopy and cultured if infection is likely or if patients fall within a defined group.

Sample Requirements

Sample type: Urine

Sample volume: Fill to mark on boric acid container

Tube type:  Boric acid preservative

Special sample instructions: Samples submitted in the Sarstedt Monovette system are stable for 48 hours at room temperature.

Urinary Catheter Tips are not suitable (please send urine sample.

Turnaround time: 2-6 Days

Reference ranges: n/a

Department: Microbiology

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