Test Code CULTURE URINE CULTURE URINE
Department
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Urine clean catch or cath urine preferred.
Method
Culture
Container
Sterile screw cap container
Special Requirements
Patients must use proper cleaning technique for clean catch urine collection. Foley catheters must be changed prior to collection.
Standard Volume
10ml
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
24 hours
Stability Room Temp
2 hours
Stability Frozen
Unacceptable
CPT Code
87086
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reflexive Disclosure
Organism indentification(s) (CPT 87077 for bacteria, CPT 87106 for fungus) and/or susceptibility studies (CPT 87186 or 87184) may be performed when indicated.