Culture, Urine, Void
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
The urine culture isolates and identifies significant pathogens that cause urinary tract infections.
- Bacteria, Urine
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 2 business days after the lab receives samples.
Details
The urine culture isolates and identifies significant pathogens that cause urinary tract infections.
What type of sample is required for this test?
Urine
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
2 business days
DO NOT drink excessive water before the test.
Sample collection requires a test kit that will be shipped to you. You will collect your sample at home.
If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 15 mL urine
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 15 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Clean, leak-proof, screw-cap plastic container
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
