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:
May 12, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Elizabeth T. Russo, MD - Internal Medicine |
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