Description
A routine urine culture detects the amount of germs (microorganisms like bacteria) present in the urine. Once a urine sample is collected, a technician will keep it in conditions where microorganisms can multiply. Normally, no more than a small number of germs will be in the urine if there’s no infection.
What are 4 types of tests done on urine?
Examples of specific urinalysis tests that may be done to check for problems include:
- Red blood cell urine test.
- Glucose urine test.
- Protein urine test.
- Urine pH level test.
- Ketones urine test.
- Bilirubin urine test.
- Urine specific gravity test.
What is normal urine test report?
Urine Routine Test Normal Values
| Reference range | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Squamous epithelial cells | ≤15-20 squamous epithelial cells/hpf |
| Pus cells | 2 to 3 pus cells/hpf |
| Crystals | Acid urine |
| Casts | 0-5 hyaline casts/lpf (hyaline casts per low power field) |
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