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| Test Name: | Urine Culture |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 50000 |
| Other Names: | Clean Catch, Cath., or Bladder Culture. |
| Test Includes: | N/A |
| Specimen Requirements: | Urine |
| Container: | N/A |
| Collection Instructions: | First morning specimens yield highest bacterial counts from overnight incubation in the bladder, and are the best specimens. Forced fluids or random specimens dilute the urine and may cause reduced colony counts. |
| Stability: | Refrigerated samples are stable for 48 hours |
| Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | Specimen not preserved properly may yield incorrect results. Specimen received in expired container, improper labeling may be the cause of rejection. |
| Methodology: | Culture |