Casts

Testing Laboratories

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

U/MU/CU/NU, CAST

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2565

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Always register with MU or CU or U or NU. Write "C" on the Lid. Clinician may request Urinary Sediment

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Casts (Urine)

Turnaround Time

1 hour

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

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Resources

• Patient Information

Contact Information