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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: | Bacterial Culture, aerobic culture only - Urine, non-routine - Calgary Zone | ||
| Test Code: | M URINE | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Acceptable sources include:
These non-routine specimens should be submitted as whole urine in a dry sterile container. 
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| Processing: | Store specimen at room temperature. DO NOT refrigerate Specimens MUST be received in Microbiology at the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) within 2 hours of receipt in hospital laboratory, or patient service centre. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Microbiology | ||
| Performing Site: | Diagnostic and Scientific Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Refer to Fungal Culture - Urine - Calgary Zone for fungal requests. Specimens will be cultured as per routine protocol unless specific fungal request is indicated on the requisition. Non-routine urine specimens received in Urine Transport tubes are NOT preferred, but will be processed. Turnaround time for negative culture: 2 days. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, April 8, 2022 | ||
