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Culture, Urine

Message
Microbiology


Test Code
LAB239


Alias/See Also
Urine culture


CPT Codes
87086

Preferred Specimen
Clean catch or catheterized fresh urine
Preserved urine specimen


Minimum Volume
1 ml


Instructions
See nursing policy and procedure for proper collection of urine.


Transport Container
Sterile Specimen Container (Storeroom Item# 001691) or Urine Vacutainer for Urine Culture

                   


Transport Temperature
1 hour at room temperature
4 hours if refrigerated
Preserved specimen: 1 day



Methodology
Culture

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Preliminary Report: 24 hours
Final Report: 72 hours


Reference Range
No growth


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



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