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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2022

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Mid-stream Urine

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Urine culture : 48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 21/02/2026