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Culture, Urine

Test Code
LAB239


Preferred Specimen
Clean catch, Midstream,or catheterized specimen in sterile container


Instructions
Refrigerate if specimen cannot be tested immediately


Transport Temperature
Transport 1 ml urine in sterile collection cup.


Specimen Stability
Boritex preservative container: Ambient: 72 Hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: unacceptable
No Preservative: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Manual



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.