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Test Code CUSPKI Urine, Suprapubic or Other Invasive Collection Culture

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Plastic container(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of urine

Collection Instructions: 

Note: 1. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.

         2. Specimen source is required.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Methodology

Includes Culture and Gram stain.

Note: For routine collections other than bladder or other invasive collections, see #CUU Urine Culture Routine.