Test Name
URINE CULTURE & SENSITIVITY (AEROBIC)
Aliases
URINE C&S
Abbreviations
URINE C/S
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Sub Department
BACTERIOLOGY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
72
TAT Units
HOURS
Clinical Utility
Evaluating for urinary tract infection (UTI) - cystitis, pyelonephritis, asymptomatic bacteriuria etc.
Test Requirements
TEST ORDERING: Specify method of collection i.e. whether urine is a midstream specimen of urine (MSSU), obtained by catheterization, via suprapubic aspirate or surgically. Test components: Pathogen isolation, identification & reporting of appropriate Antibiotics as applicable PATIENT PREPARATION: Give instructions for collection of clean catch, midstream urine prior to collection. Instructions are available as laminated aids/ in the lab handbook/ in this Youtube Video. SAMPLE/ CONTAINER/ PRESERVATIVE: 20mL, sterile, leak proof container.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026