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Culture - urine - catheterized specimen; Urine culture - catheterization; Catheterized urine specimen culture
Normal values depend on the test being performed. Normal results are reported as "no growth" and indicate that there is no infection.
A "positive" test indicates organisms that cause urinary tract infection were detected.
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Review Date: 07/25/2008
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW,
David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Arnold L. Lentnek, M.D.,
Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA.
Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (11/12/2007).
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