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| Organization: | Sub-Page | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Culture, Urine (CUU) - South Zone | ||
| Test Code: | CUU | ||
| Primary Container: | B.D. Vacutainer (grey top with preservative) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Low Volume Urine: Less than 4 mL should be submitted in 90 mL Sterile Plastic Container and delivered to the lab within 30 minutes. Patient instructions: Mistream Urine - MSU Urine – Pediatric Collection Specimen Storage: · 90 ml Sterile Plastic Container: Refrigerate. · B.D. Vacutainer: Refrigerate or room temperature. Examination Includes: · Colony Count · Aerobic culture Requisition to Use: South Zone Microbiology Requisition | ||
| Processing: | · 90 ml Sterile Plastic Container: Specimens >24 hours old will not be processed. · B.D. Vacutainer: Specimens >48 hours old will not be processed. Turn- around time for negative culture: 1 day | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Chinook Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Source: Cystoscopy (URC), Catheter (URCA), Midstream (URM), Nephrostomy (URN), Pediatric bag specimen (URPB), Supra-pubic (URS) | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | ||
