Suprapubic aspiration
Current as of: June 29, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine
Suprapubic aspirationDuring suprapubic aspiration, a needle is inserted through the skin into the bladder to withdraw a urine sample. Local anesthesia may first be used to numb the area. This method may be used to obtain a urine sample from a young child or infant to confirm or rule out the possibility of a urinary tract infection. Current as of: June 29, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine |
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