What Is Urine Mcs?

Keywords: Urine microscopy culture sensitivities, Urine microscopy, Urine culture. Specimen: Midstream or 'clean catch' urine, catheter or bladder aspirate specimen in a sterile container sent to the laboratory immediately, or refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

What is a MCS urine test for?

A 'mid-stream' urine sample is the most common collection necessary for a culture in order that bacteria present around the urethra and on the hands are not introduced.

Can urine MCS detect STD?

Urine cultures can detect some sexually transmitted diseases. However, a urine culture is not the test of choice for sexually transmitted diseases in adults. Some STDs such as chlamydia may be tested using a urine sample, but the testing method used detects chlamydia genetic material in the urine and is not a culture.