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A member asked:
The lab says the sample from my newly inserted foley catheter is contaminated despite all my efforts. how do i get my urine sample processed?
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Optimal collection : The best sample of urine is that which is collected at the time the Foley catheter is placed. However, if you have had an indweling catheter for some time, your bladder may be colonized with bacteria and the culture may always grow bacteria despite not having a true infection.
Answered 2/19/2015
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