Synonyms

MSU

Test Includes

Microscopy.  Casts and crystals will only be reported if present, if clinically indicated or specifically requested
Culture for significant pathogens

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

Microscopy - on day of receipt
Culture: 24 hours.  Up to 48 hours to identify and perform antibiotic sensitivity testing on significant organisms

Specimen

Mid-stream urine

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