Test Information:
Genitourinary infections fall into two main categories:
(1) Primary infections due to sexually transmitted pathogenic microorganisms and
(2) Infections due to members of the resident flora. This test is used in the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection by culturing the organism from urine.
Specimen Container:
Sterile Urine Container
Specimen Type:
- First morning Urine
- Random Urine
Required Volume:
10 to 60 mL
Patient Preparation:
Ensure proper collection technique. (Midstream Clean catch).
Notes:
Specimen collected from Foley catheter is not acceptable for use in Culture and Sensitivity – Urine because long standing urine and the long exposure of the tubing or the catheter may cause contamination or yield higher growth rate of organisms.
If the physician or patient insists, we will still accept and process the specimen provided that all repercussions were advised to the concerned individual. Moreover, Specimen Transmittal Form must also bear the following information:
1. Specimen collected via Foley Catheter.
2. Physician/patient advised.
- A preliminary report will be released once a pathogenic organism is isolated in 24 to 48 hours.
- Please indicate Time and Date of Collection.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- For midstream collection:
Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 4 hours from the time of collection
- For sterile collection:
Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 24 hours from the time of collection
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2 to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
2 to 4 days (May be extended depending on the pathogenic organisms isolated).