Laboratory test
URINE CULTURE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY
URINE CULTURE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY: 3 parameters from a urine sample, no fasting.
- Sample
- Urine
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 2–3 days
- Parameters
- 3
What is the URINE CULTURE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY?
URINE CULTURE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY includes Culture Result, Colony Count, Antibiotic Susceptibility. The listed sample is URINE. The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the URINE CULTURE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY measure?
3 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements3 parameters
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Culture Result | — |
| Colony Count | CFU/mL |
| Antibiotic Susceptibility | — |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
URINE CULTURE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY: sample & preparation
Sample: Urine. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast for this test. Wash the genital area with water, then collect a clean-catch midstream urine sample in the sterile container provided without touching the inside of the container or lid. Bring the sample to the lab within 2 hours, or refrigerate it if there will be a delay.
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3 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 2–3 days
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