Urine Culture
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Clean-catch, catheterized, or supra-pubic puncture urine (specify type)Container/Tube: Sterile, leak-proof urine container, see Culture Chart
Additional Information: Obtain early-morning specimens when possible because of increased bacterial counts after overnight incubation.
Specimen Transport Temperature
RefrigerateReference Values
Normal: No growth
Negative/normal reports in 2 days