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HelpEpic Test Code LAB239 Urine Culture
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Urine
Preferred Container
Sterile Container
Alternate Container
Vacutainer Urine C&S Transport Vial
Volume Required
5 mL
Storage Requirements
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
May be refrigerated up to 72 hours
DO NOT USE CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 1 hour room temperature
> 72 hours refrigerated
Reference Values
| Population | Units | Reference Range |
| All populations | none | Normal Flora |
Reflex Testing
Organism identification and susceptibility studies are performed as appropriate, according to established protocols that have been approved by the Clinical Laboratory Director. Call Microbiology (547-3707) for details. There may be additional charges for these identification and susceptibility procedures
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Additional Information
Contraindications:
Current or recent antimicrobial therapy may adversely effect the recovery of certain pathogenic organisms.
Additional Information:
Includes
Aerobic semi-quantitative culture for pathogens
Methodology
Aerobic semi-quantitative culture
CPT Code
87086
Last Updated
12-May-21 BHD