midstream specimen of urine

midstream specimen of urine
(MSU)
a specimen of urine that is subjected to examination for the presence of microorganisms. In order to obtain a specimen that is free of contamination, the periurethral area is cleansed and the patient is requested to discard the initial flow of urine before collecting the specimen in a sterile container.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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