Test Name: Urine, Nephrostomy Specimen for Microscopy and Culture 
Alternate Test Names Nephrostromy Urine 
PLS Test Code UR  Laboratory Microbiology 
Specimen Urine, nephrostomy specimen  Analysis Performed On Urine 
Container Urine/Specimen container 50ml  Container colour Yellow 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL)   Req Vol Paediatric (mL)  
Reference Ranges  
Turnaround Time Routine   Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other Microscopy < 8 hours Culture < 2 days 
Days test is performed Daily  Transport 4 degrees C (On Ice) 
Special Requirements Hold at 4º pending transport to the laboratory. 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Random Urine. 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)