Urine culture - clean catch

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Female urinary tract

Male urinary tract

Urine sample

Urine collection - clean catch; Clean catch urine specimen

Normal values will depend on the specific test ordered, for example, urinalysis or urine culture.

If the urine sample was sent for urinalysis, abnormal results may indicate the presence of white blood cells, red blood cells, or excessive amounts of protein.

If the urine sample was sent for urine culture, abnormal results may indicate excessive growth of bacteria a urinary tract infection or bladder infection.

Review Date: 06/10/2005
Reviewed By: Eleftherios Mylonakis, M.D., Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.