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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Microbiology

Specimen Required

Specimen Required

A fully labelled, fresh urine specimen, preferably early morning, is required and should be delivered direct to the laboratory as early as possible

 

Test Sensitivity

Pregnancy test – sensitivity of 25 IU HCG/L

Tests are carried out daily and the results are usually reported and despatched the same day

All results are available within 48 hours

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