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Culture, Urine (Reflex)

Message
Reflex: Perform identification and sensitivities upon clinically significant organisms.


Test Code
URINE


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Instructions
Provide information about collection method, e.g. clean void midstream, catheter, suprapubic aspirate, etc..


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Spec. stable 2 hours room temp., refrigerated up to 24 hours.


Reference Range
No Growth or mixed skin/mucosal flora- none predominant. Critical Value: All positives, patients < 3 years of age


Clinical Significance
Designed to quantitate the growth of significant bacteria when collected by clean catch guidelines or from indwelling catheters.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.