MICROBIOLOGY ANNEXURE TESTS
This page contains information about test result turnaround and colour coding for specimen tubes. If you may require more information please contact us.
| TEST | TURNAROUND_TIME | TUBE COLOUR AND SPECIMEN TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| Stool Occult blood | 2 hrs | fresh stool in 10ml sterile container |
| Swab Microscopy | 2 hrs | fresh swab collected in transport media |
| Swabs MCS | 3 days | fresh swab collected in transport media |
| Urine Analysis(Micro and chemistry dipstick) | 2 hrs | 10ml midstream urine |
| Urine chemistry(Dipstick) | 30 mins | red top |
| Urine MCS + chemistry dipstick | 3 days | purple top |
| Urine micro albumin | 1 hr | Collect midstream urine and send to lab within six hours |
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