Urine Culture

Test Code

LAB239

Alias/See Also

urcx; CXURN

CPT Codes
87086

Includes

Culture with identification and susceptibility, if applicable

Instructions

Collect Clean catch/midstream urine collection. Minimum 0.5 ml, Click on this link: Collection and Handling for directions. Sterile collection technique for catheterized urine

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate Specimen

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Failure to follow proper collection/handling procedures (not refrigerated, nonsterile container, etc); contamination with fecal matter; urine older than 24 hours

Methodology
Culture

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

2 Days (longer if workup is ongoing)

Reference Range

No growth in 2 days

Additional Information
Clean Catch Urine Collection Instructions
Collection and Handling of Microbiology Specimens
NCD-ABN Urine Culture

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.