Mid-stream Urine (MSU)

Test Information

• Container:
  Boric Acid and Urine Cup, 10ml, (Red)
   
• Collection conditions:
  Use for mid-stream urine, SPA (Suprapubic Aspirate), clean catch urine (CCU), catheter urine (CSU), illestomy, ureteric. Specimens should be transported and processed within 4 hours if possible. If transportation is delayed refrigeration is essential for non-boric acid urines.-
   
• Min vol:
  For small volume samples <10ml, such as paediatric patients use 60ml non boric acid container.
   
• Reporting Frequency:
  TAT 1-2 days for culture, microscopy available same day
   

• Additional information

  Sample stability - 1 week. Specimens that are not processed will be retained in the laboratory for up to 48 hours after the report is issued
  

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