1-3 days. FIRSTract™ result available within 12-hours. If plate culture is subsequently indicated, preliminary reports available every 24-hours.
Canine urine culture final result available in 48-hours. Feline urine culture final result available in 72-hours.
If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
Specimen
2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile red top tube or urine transport tube.
Test Description
FIRSTract™ is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTract™, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.
Interferences: Antimicrobial therapy in the preceding 7‑10 days may interfere with bacterial growth.