Urine Suprapubic Catheter

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2024

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

Urine Suprapubic Catheter (M/C/S)

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Urine culture : 48 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

Last updated: 28/08/2025