Sample for urine routine

2020-04-14 20:34:40
Is it okay to change the container of urine from the one in which it was actually collected To a different one and give it for lab testing.. Does it alter the results. Purpose of test: to diagnose a possible uti
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   While doing so the urine sample may get contaminated giving wrong culture results

Answered2020-04-15 03:49:28

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No. You should collect the urine sample from a wide mouth culture bottle given from the lab itself

Answered2020-04-15 02:26:08

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No give a new sample in a sterile container given by lab

Answered2020-04-15 05:46:48

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Its OK....but make sure the container is sterile

Answered2020-04-15 00:53:28

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