Urine culture

Also known as: Urine culture

What you need to know about study Urine culture

Sample type Urine
Delivery time 3 days
Do I need to fast? No

What is this study and what is it for?

Urinary tract infection detection.

What type of sample is needed?

Urine

Preparation / Instructions

Collect 10 mL of urine in a sterile bottle or 3 mL in a collection bag for children, preferably the first urine in the morning, prior cleaning must be done and discard the first stream, pause, and collect the second stream. If it is not the first urine in the morning, collect after at least 4 hrs. urinary withdrawal. Not having received antimicrobial treatment in the last 48 hours.

Delivery time

3 days

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