| 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) | ||