Urine Microscopy and Culture (MSU,CSU,SPA,CCU)
Microbiology
Description
RBC, WBC, epithelial cells and other structured units are detected and reported by an automated analyser. Culture - Isolation, identification and sensitivity testing of uropathogens when present in significant numbers
Sample Type
Urine in an aseptically produced universal container with or without boric acid preservative
Reference Range
N/A
Turnaround Time
Within 3 days
Testing Frequency
Within 3 days
External Notes
Microscopy can be available in < 4 hours on request.
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sampleMid Stream Urine ( MSU ) - Care must be taken that a
See Also
SCHISTOSOMA HAEMATOBIUM; LEGIONELLA; MYCOBACTERIA ( AAFB, TUBERCULOSIS, TB )
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Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Acting Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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Urine Microscopy and Culture (MSU,CSU,SPA,CCU)