Midstream Specimen Urine (MSU)

A midstream sample of urine (MSU) is used to test for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Often a UTI will present with pain or burning sensation when passing urine or urinary frequency. In pregnancy many women are asymptomatic so a dipstick test is used to screen for blood (haematuria), protein (proteinuria), leucocytes or nitrates which may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI).

A midstream sample of urine (MSU) is used to test for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Often a UTI will present with pain or burning sensation when passing urine or urinary frequency. In pregnancy many women are asymptomatic so a dipstick test is used to screen for blood, protein, leucocytes or nitrates which may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI).