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Urine Analysis - Pathology (view source)
Revision as of 19:03, 17 September 2010
, 19:03, 17 September 2010→Culture and Sensitivity
==Culture and Sensitivity==
==Culture and Sensitivity==
Free catch samples which are collected from naturally voided urine will inevitable be contaminated by the bacteria of the external genitalia and skin. Where culture is essential for diagnositc and treatment purposes, a sample obtained by cystocentesis or catheterisation will be required. Catheterisation carries the risk of introducing infection iatrogenically.
Free catch samples which are collected from naturally voided urine will inevitable be contaminated by the bacteria of the external genitalia and skin. Where culture is essential for diagnositc and treatment purposes, a sample obtained by cystocentesis or catheterisation will be required. Catheterisation carries the risk of introducing infection iatrogenically.
Culture on blood agar and CLED (with Andrades indicator - for E coli) plates will help with a speedy diagnosis of causal organisms.