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Urine Culture - Clean Catch


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Alternate Names : Clean Catch Urine Specimen, Urine Collection - Clean Catch

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Special Considerations

This is a common method used to collect urine. A false negative urine culture may result from recent antibiotic use.

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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images

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Review Date : 8/11/2003
Reviewed By : Kenneth Wener, M.D., Department of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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