Urine: Catheterized; Suprapubic tap; Urine, other

TEST INFORMATION

Test Name:

Culture, Bacterial Aerobic

Test Code:

7200

Gram Stain:

Not available

Laboratory:

Bacteriology (46)

Requisition (Routine):

Pathology 5 (Microbiology - Routine)

Testing Schedule:

Daily: Continuous

Routine Turn-around-time:

1-5 Days

Specimen Sources:

Urine, Catheterized
Urine, Suprapubic tap
Urine, other

Specimen Requirements:

Minimum Collection Volume:

1.0 mL

Specimen Collection Guidelines:

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CULTURE GUIDELINES

Normal Aerobic Flora

Aerobic Organisms Identified

 Comments

None

All organisms

Growth of 3 or more organisms in equal amount may be considered contamination. Repeat culture is recommended. Please contact lab if further identification is necessary.