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Test Code LAB239 Urine Culture

Synonym

  • URN CX

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Grey Top Urine Collection
Acceptable Container/Tube: Grey Top Urine Collection, Sterile Container, Yellow+Grey Urine Containers
Specimen Source: Urine
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Special Instructions: Transport specimen to laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 
     Gray top: 2 days
     Sterile container: 2 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Gray top <3 mL

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
MALDI-TOF No No
Susceptibilities No No

Reference Values

Negative

Method Description

Culture
Susceptibility (if appropriate)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Preliminary report: 1 day
Final report: 4 days

Reporting Name

Urine Culture

CPT Code Information

87088
87077 (if appropriate)
87186 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

6463-4