Urine Microscopy

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REQUESTING AND COLLECTING

Collection:
Collect a clean catch mid-stream urine. For catheter specimen collect by

aseptic aspiration with a syringe from the catheter collection port. DO

NOT COLLECT FROM THE CATHETER BAG. Deliver promptly to

SydPath or refrigerate. Do not leave urine at room temperature.
Container(s):
Sterile container (Sterile Container)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Availability:
Test performed 8:30-22:00 Mon-Fri, 8:30-19:00 Sat, 8:30-17:00 Sun.

Results available same day

Reference Intervals:
White cells <10 x 10^6/L

Red Cells <10 x 10^6/L

Hyaline casts </= +

Granular casts Nil

Cellular casts Nil

Laboratory:
Microbiology (8382-9209)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH
SydPath Handling:
Deliver directly to testing laboratory. OOH: place in fridge.
Mnemonic:

Data entry not required if URI requested.

GEcode:
UM

SydPath
Microbiology
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Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010

Reference intervals and availability data is for general guidance only. For specific details contact laboratory or see specific patient reports.

Database managed by Dr Graham Jones at SYDPATH. For questions, comments or suggestions please call via 8382-9100 or e-mail on gjones@stvincents.com.au.