yeast cells can be seen microscopically.
Typically midstream urine is taken as a urinary specimen, when you have urinary tract infection. It is good precaution to scrub the genital area with some mild soap like glycerin soap, before you take the urine specimen.
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A "cath spec" is a catheterized urine specimen. Most urine specimens are voided specimens when the patient attempt to collect the urine while voiding. The risk of contaminating a voided specimen, with skin bacteria, is high even when the patient is careful. Therefore, a catheterized urine specimen is considered a reliable urine sample.
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yes, example of urine culture and sensitivity.
if left for long enough, it will probably crystallise.
Taking Lasix or other diuretics will not removed phentermine from a urine specimen. It will not change the half-life of the phentermine.
Genetic testing does not require a urine specimen.
Using a standardized Urinalysis System
Observation of the color, appearence, and any distinctive odor from the specimen
Urine is the best specimen in which to look for Bence Jones proteins