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Urine Culture

Test Code
MUC


CPT Codes
87086 or 87088

Preferred Specimen
Urine: Midstream, Supra pubic, Clean catch, Cytoscopic, Indwelling catheter, Straight catheter and Nephrostomy


Minimum Volume
Optimal volume >5 mL/1 mL minimum fresh spcimen/Preserved (grey top tube) to fill line


Transport Container
Sterile Screw cap container


Specimen Stability
Room Temperateure: <2 hours (48 hours in grey top tube)
Refrigerated: Up to 24 hours (48 hours in grey top tube)
Frozen: Unacceptable


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: July 11, 2023


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.