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.