CHILD’S HEALTH CARE/MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND TESTS: SUPRAPUBIC BLADDER TAP
It is difficult to obtain a reliable urine sample from a baby or young toddler using the above methods, and the likelihood of contamination is high. If there is a high possibility that the child has a urinary tract infection, your doctor may recommend doing a suprapubic bladder tap.
This is a simple procedure, performed under sterile conditions, in which a fine needle is introduced into the child’s bladder when it is full and a sterile sample of urine removed and sent to the laboratory for identification of the germ. (A full bladder sits in the region above the pubic bone, hence the name suprapubic.)
Only persons who are experienced in doing this procedure should perform it. Your doctor is likely to refer you to a paediatric specialist or paediatric hospital department.
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May 19, 2009 - 6:25 AM