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CULTURE, URINE CLEAN CATCH--**DO NOT ORDER UNLESS INFECTION CONTROL, OR UROLOGY DR. ORDER UA W/REFLEX TO CULTURE IF INDICATED.**

Message
MICROBIOLOGY


Test Code
CULT-CC UROLOGY ONLY


Alias/See Also
Urine Culture -Clean catch -Indwelling catheter


Includes
REFLEXED TEST FROM URINALYSIS MEETING CRITERIA FOR CULTURE.


Preferred Specimen
CLEAN CATCH URINE, OR INDWELLING CATHERIZED SAMPLE


Minimum Volume
1 ML


Instructions
***Preferred sample** Grey top urine C&S collection device containing boric acid preservative 48 hours room temperature (15-30°C) or 48 hours minimum fill line.(4 mL tube) Sterile container with no additive 2 hoursroom temperature (15-30°C) or 24 hours refrigerated (2-8°C).


Transport Container
GREY TOP URINE TUBE CONTAINING BORIC ACID. OR MINIMUM URINE VOLUME IN STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (2-8 C.)


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate (2-8°C): ≤ 24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport, Leaking specimens, swabs, specimens from catheter bags


Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT 1-2 DAYS


Reference Range
NO GROWTH ON CULTURE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- MICROBIOLOGY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5514



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.