Synonyms

CSU

Test Includes

Culture for significant pathogens

Microscopy is NOT performed on catheter specimens

  Request Form 

Microbiology form (Green)

Availability

On request during normal working hours

Specific Criteria

Please give detailed clinical information, including date of onset/contact with the suspected infection, and any current, or intended, antibiotic therapy

Turnaround Time

24 hours for a negative report
Up to 48 hours to identify and perform antibiotic sensitivity on significant organisms

Specimen

Catheter sample of urine - this must be collected from the tubing with a syringe NOT from the urine collecting bag

Container

Red capped universal

Collection

Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately

Lab. Handling

Samples should be processed as soon as possible

Causes for Rejection

Unlabelled sample
Delay in sample reaching laboratory