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Collection Restrictions
- Foley Catheter tips are unacceptable
- Do not use a bedpan or urinal
Collection Requirements
Source: urine
Container: sterile cup
Volume: minimum 1 mL
- Clean catch, first morning specimen is optimal
- Collection instructions (Espanol)
Special Instructions
- Straight cath specimen is optimal for avoiding skin contamination
- Suprapubic aspiration is an option for infants
Turn Around Time
2 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Refrigerate if not processed within 1 hour of collection
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Microbiology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Culture
Reference Ranges
No bacteria isolated
CPT
87086