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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.