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Test Code MUA Culture and Sensitivity, Urine

Infectious

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with boric acid
                             For paediatric sample, collect container from NUH Microbiology Laboratory.
Volume: Adult: 20.0 mL (boric acid container)
               Paeds container: 5.0-10.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL (send in sterile bottle without boric acid)
Collection Instructions:

- Indicate method of urine collection: Mid-stream, clean catch, catheterized, nephrostomy, others.

- Clean the genital area with clean water first. Do NOT use detergents or disinfectants.

 

MSU: Collect the midstream part of the urine into a sterile container with boric acid. Fill to the recommended volume.

 

Catheterized urine: Collect from the collection port (not from the bag) using aseptic technique and should only be submitted if patient has symptoms of urinary tract infection.

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type: Urine
Ambient: Submit sample to lab immediately
Refrigerate: 1 day
Frozen: Unacceptable

 

Reference Interval

No bacterial growth

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Sunday, TAT 1-3 days

Methodology

Conventional Culture

Service Code

23025

Update

Last updated 15/1/2021

Unacceptable Condition

- Frozen sample

- Urine catheter, Foley catheter or catheter tubes are not suitable for urine culture.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Microbiology, 67724343

Useful For

Diagnosis of Urinary tract infection.