Changes to Urine Collection:
Due to supply issues with the current bottles used for Urine Microscopy and Culture, Microbiology will be changing to the Urine Monovette from June 2025.
Please see the letter provided below from the company which details the change, and information on training to be provided to all users from the end of May until the implementation date at the end of June.
Urine Monovette Implementation (pdf)
Red topped urine bottles currently supplied expire 30.6.25 but should be used until that date.
Paediatric bottles in a smaller size will also be provided.
When available to order the new products will be added to the Pathology supplies order form.
Investigation of suspected Urinary Tract Infection. Samples are screened by automated microscopy and cultured if infection is likely or patients fall within a defined group. A urinalysis dipstick can be very helpful to select patients with a probable UTI before sending the urine sample.
Tube
Red top universal with boric acid.
ID
3601
Availability
Mon to Sun 8:30am to 5:00pm. Acute samples out of hours on request only.
Additional Information
Urine samples should be sent in boric acid preservative. They should be filled to the line marked on the container to ensure the concentration of the preservative is not inhibitory. Smaller sample bottles are available for paediatric samples.
Turn Around
4 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
For MSSU thorough cleansing of urethra with soap and water. Aseptic sampling technique for SPA, CSU, nephrostomy tube samples.
Sample REQ
20ml of urine standard universal. 5ml of urine in smaller tube (Paediatrics).
IP Routine TAT
4 days
GP Routine TAT
4 days