MS-Urin

English translation: midstream urine

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German term or phrase:MS-Urin
English translation:midstream urine
Entered by: Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)

15:45 Apr 6, 2022
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
German term or phrase: MS-Urin
Hi all,

Translating some medical reports and am a bit confusing about this section on lab results. There are checkboxes about urine collection, including "K-Urin" and "MS-Urin". I know "K-Urin" is urine collected from a catheter, but what is "MS" in this context?
Lauren Marney-Mears
Local time: 21:00
midstream urine
Explanation:

MS ist die Abkürzung für Mittelstrahl.

"Your doctor has requested that you have a test on a midstream urine sample. A midstream urine sample provides a better specimen for analysis than first urine passed..."

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/pathology-queens...
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Local time: 22:00
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midstream urine


Explanation:

MS ist die Abkürzung für Mittelstrahl.

"Your doctor has requested that you have a test on a midstream urine sample. A midstream urine sample provides a better specimen for analysis than first urine passed..."

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/public-health/pathology-queens...

Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
Germany
Local time: 22:00
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PRO pts in category: 1400
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