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title: "Urine Culture Sample"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/u/urine-culture-sample/
description: "A urine culture is used to identify a urinary tract infection with a sample of \"clean-catch\" (midstream) urine."
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# Urine Culture Sample

A urine culture is used to identify a urinary tract infection with a sample of "clean-catch" (midstream) urine.

Archived from the 2024 edition

## Overview

To prepare for this test, males must wipe the head of their penis with a sterile wipe. Females should use a sterile wipe or soapy water to wash and rinse the vaginal area. It can be done in the bathroom of your doctor's office.

To get a clean sample, you should first allow a small amount of urine to fall into the toilet. Then, in a sterile container, collect about three to six ounces. The container can be removed from the urine stream after enough is collected. You would then give the sample to your health care provider for testing.

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