Laboratory - :
Microbiology
Tube Type:
Urine Container
Collection Volume:
2.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen received in unsterile container. Specimen older than 2 hours without refrigeration; Specimens > 24 hours
Storage:
Ambient <2 hours,Refrigerated up to 24 hours.
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours
Special Instructions:
Specify if urine was obtained by catheter or CCMS
Additional Info:
2 cultures containing 100,000 CFU/mL of the same organism is 95% confirmatory.
Synonyms:
Cath urine; Midstream urine; Clean catch urine culture
Test ID/Workstation :
URINE
Tube Type:
Urine Container
Collection Volume:
2.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen received in unsterile container. Specimen older than 2 hours without refrigeration; Specimens > 24 hours
Storage:
Ambient <2 hours,Refrigerated up to 24 hours.
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours
Special Instructions:
Specify if urine was obtained by catheter or CCMS
Additional Info:
2 cultures containing 100,000 CFU/mL of the same organism is 95% confirmatory.
Synonyms:
Cath urine; Midstream urine; Clean catch urine culture
