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Urine Culture

Test Code
LAB239


Alias/See Also
1231700024


CPT Codes
87086

Includes
URINE CULTURE


Preferred Specimen
BD vacutainer urine gray topped tube and Urine in sterile cup


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Instructions
Urine in a BD vacutainer urine gray topped tube and Urine in sterile cup that is transported to the lab within 30 minutes after collection. Minimum volume 1.0 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerateion does not extend stability time frame


Methodology
Biomerieux MYLA

Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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