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Test Code MUA Culture and Sensitivity, Urine

Laboratory Code

LAB239

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.

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology

Conventional Culture

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Sunday, TAT 1 - 3 days

Reference Interval

No bacterial growth.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Microbiology, 67724343

Useful For

Diagnosis of urinary tract infection, or screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria prior to invasive urological procedures, or in pregnant patients.

Service Code

23025

LOINC Code Information

630-4

Update

Last updated 17/3/2025

Unacceptable Condition

- Frozen sample

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